FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: October, 2003
Contact: Meredith Merlini

Phone: (215) 352-7800

E-mail: Medreviews@nmrusa.com

www.NMRusa.com

NATIONAL MEDICAL REVIEWS, INC. RECEIVES URAC INDEPENDENT REVIEW ORGANIZATION ACCREDITATION

Trevose, PA – National Medical Reviews, Inc. (NMR) announced that it has been awarded Independent Review Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.  URAC’s Independent Review Organization Accreditation Standards require companies to establish and adhere to proper process and procedures for assessment, planning and implementation of all Independent Review Services.

“NMR is honored to receive Independent Review Organization Accreditation from URAC,” said Dr. Michael Ziev, Chief Medical Director of NMR.  “We are very pleased to be recognized in the industry for providing outstanding services. Such a distinction also underscores the quality of work we provide to our clients by demonstrating compliance with national standards for Independent Review Organization services.”

NMR provides specialty matched medical review services to the public and private sectors of the Health Care industry.  NMR’s services address both administrative and medical necessity coverage dispute issues throughout all levels of the appeal process up to and including third level external appeals.  NMR meets the needs of its clients by utilizing its National Panel of over 700 Physician Peer Reviewers.  All Peer Reviewers are board certified, in active practice and are fully credentialed according to URAC standards.
 

“By applying for and receiving URAC Independent Review Organization Accreditation NMR has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care,” said Garry Carneal, URAC president and CEO. “Quality health care is crucial to our nation’s welfare and it is important to have organizations that are willing to measure themselves against national standards.”

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 on National Medical Reviews, Inc., contact:

Meredith Merlini, VP Operations

(215) 352-7800

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