Contact: Meredith Merlini

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E-mail: Medreviews@nmrusa.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDICAL REVIEWS, INC. RECEIVES FULL URAC REACCREDITATION IN
WORKERS' COMPENSATION UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT

Trevose, PA (November 2010) – National Medical Reviews, Inc. (NMR) announced that it has been awarded re-accreditation in Workers’ Compensation Utilization Management from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.  URAC’s Workers’ Compensation Utilization Management Accreditation Standards require companies to establish and adhere to proper process and procedures for assessment, planning and implementation of all Workers’ Compensation Utilization Management Services.

“NMR is honored to be re-accredited in Workers’ Compensation Utilization Management 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 Workers’ Compensation Utilization Management 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 Peer Reviewers.  All Peer Reviewers are licensed and board certified (as applicable), in active practice and are fully credentialed according to URAC standards.  NMR is also accredited by URAC as an Independent Review Organization.
 

“By applying for and receiving URAC Workers’ Compensation Utilization Management Accreditation NMR has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care,” said Alan P. Spielman, 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’s Workers’ Compensation Utilization Management standards address the unique characteristics of workers’ compensation utilization management and ensure quality oversight for this fast growing area of managed care. The standards are similar to the URAC Health Utilization Management standards but contain modifications that reflect the unique aspects of the workers’ compensation environment and injured workers.

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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. 

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