Health Quest at Taconic Crossing Receives CEO Cancer Gold Standard Accreditation

CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The CEO Roundtable on Cancer recently accredited Health Quest at Taconic Crossing in LaGrange, NY, with the CEO Cancer Gold Standard recognizing the organization’s efforts to reduce the risk of cancer for their employees and covered family members by promoting healthy lifestyle choices, encouraging early detection through cancer screenings and ensuring access to quality treatment.

Today, more than three million employees and family members are benefiting from the vision and leadership of the more than 120 employers like Health Quest who have chosen to become Gold Standard accredited.

Christopher A. Viehbacher, chief executive officer of Sanofi, chairs the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, the nonprofit organization of cancer-fighting CEOs who created the CEO Cancer Gold Standard, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, many of its designated cancer centers, and leading health non-profit organizations and professionals.

“We are pleased to recognize the efforts of Health Quest and their dedication to health care that begins with improving the health and wellness of their own employees,” said Christopher A. Viehbacher, CEO of Sanofi.

The CEO Cancer Gold Standard calls for organizations to evaluate their health benefits and corporate culture and take extensive, concrete actions in five key areas of health and wellness to fight cancer in the workplace. To earn Gold Standard accreditation, a company must establish programs to reduce cancer risk by discouraging tobacco use; encouraging physical activity; promoting healthy diet and nutrition; detecting cancer at its earliest stages; and providing access to quality care, including participation in clinical trials.

In addition to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), twelve NCI-designated cancer centers and more than twenty-five hospitals and medical centers have earned Gold Standard accreditation. CEOs from across industries are keenly aware of the tremendous impact they can have in improving health, controlling health care costs and making a difference beyond their organization’s walls in the fight against cancer and other chronic diseases. Other Gold Standard employers include insurers like Aetna, Cigna, State Farm and several Blue Cross affiliates; law firms, such as Hogan Lovells and Jenner + Block; technology companies such as Dell and SAS Institute; and a range of leading employers including American Century Investments, Johnson & Johnson and Lowe’s.

About The CEO Roundtable on Cancer

The CEO Roundtable on Cancer was founded in 2001, when former President George H.W. Bush challenged a group of executives to "do something bold and venturesome about cancer within your own corporate families." The CEOs responded by creating and encouraging the widespread adoption of the CEO Cancer Gold Standard which calls for organizations to evaluate their health benefits and workplace culture and take extensive, concrete actions in five key areas of health and wellness to fight cancer in the workplace. For more information on the CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ and the web-based accreditation process and support, please visit www.CancerGoldStandard.org.

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Health Net Receives Full URAC Accreditation for Health Utilization Management and Case Management

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American Health Receives URAC Health Utilization Management, Case Management and Disease Management Accreditation

WORTHINGTON, OH--(Marketwire -01/24/12)- American Health Holding, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded Health Utilization Management, Case Management and Disease Management accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.

"American Health is thrilled to receive URAC accreditation again," said Paul Lavin, President & CEO of American Health. "It is an honor to be recognized by URAC, an independent accrediting body that is well-respected in the industry. We will continue to uphold the rigorous standards of quality and efficiency in order to provide outstanding service to our clients."

American Health is a single-source provider of medical management services that support millions of members across the health care continuum. The organization, which received its first URAC accreditation in 1994, has been helping clients to maximize cost savings while ensuring the quality and appropriateness of care for more than 19 years. American Health's flexible, customized programs support integrated solutions for clients and assist in creating healthy outcomes for members.

American Health's Utilization Management, Case Management and Disease Management services are integrated through the company's proprietary system, iSuite, and are delivered by a team of highly qualified clinical staff with the training and tools to impact quality and cost.

The company's Utilization Management program uses evidence-based medical necessity criteria to certify treatments and direct providers towards the most cost-effective, quality treatment available. Utilization Management's robust triggers generate automatic referrals to American Health's Case Management program, through which the company's experienced Case Managers function as advocates, facilitators and educators. Case Managers are Registered Nurses or licensed social workers who ensure that members receive quality care and, when appropriate, make smooth transitions from inpatient settings to alternative care and home care.

American Health's Disease Management program covers eight prevalent chronic conditions and incorporates advanced predictive modeling to identify members with a disease. Members work one-to-one with dedicated Nurse Coaches, who educate and motivate participants to help reduce gaps in care and assist them in realizing better health.

"We applaud American Health on achieving Health Utilization Management, Case Management and Disease Management accreditation," said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. "In today's health care market, URAC accreditation provides a mark of distinction for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality health care."

URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is a leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC's standards keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a mark of distinction for health care organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in setting meaningful standards for the health care industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org.

For more information contact American Health at (614) 818-3222 or visit www.AmericanHealthHolding.com.

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