URAC Accreditation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2004
September 16, 2004
Contact: Judy Chun
Phone: 808-591-0088
Phone: 808-591-0088
HMAA RECEIVES
URAC HEALTH NETWORK ACCREDITATION
URAC HEALTH NETWORK ACCREDITATION
Honolulu, HI- HMAA (Hawaii Management Alliance Association) announced today that it has been awarded Health Network Accreditation from URAC,
a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep
pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate their commitment to
quality and accountability.
"For the past 15 years, our focus of delivering high quality health plans and our dedication to excellent customer service has made HMAA an exceptional alternative for Hawaii's businesses. URAC accreditation reiterates what all of our members already recognize, HMAA's commitment to quality. I applaud our management and staff for this accomplishment and URAC for their outstanding accreditation program," said Arnie Baptiste, HMAA's President.
HMAA is a Mutual Benefit Society that offers health plans to Hawaii's businesses. HMAA has been the pioneer in combining traditional care with alternative care benefits, including chiropractic care, naturopathic care and acupuncture. Other plan highlights include life insurance, wellness programs, and employee assistance programs.
URAC's Health Network accreditation is the premier accreditation program for PPOs and similar networks. The Health Network Standards provide a comprehensive assessment of PPO-based networks, covering network management issues, quality management and improvement, provider credentialing, and member protections. 120 million Americans are covered by URAC-accredited health plans.
"By applying for and receiving Health Network Accreditation, HMAA 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."
For more information contact HMAA at 808-591-0088 or visit www.hmaa.com.
"For the past 15 years, our focus of delivering high quality health plans and our dedication to excellent customer service has made HMAA an exceptional alternative for Hawaii's businesses. URAC accreditation reiterates what all of our members already recognize, HMAA's commitment to quality. I applaud our management and staff for this accomplishment and URAC for their outstanding accreditation program," said Arnie Baptiste, HMAA's President.
HMAA is a Mutual Benefit Society that offers health plans to Hawaii's businesses. HMAA has been the pioneer in combining traditional care with alternative care benefits, including chiropractic care, naturopathic care and acupuncture. Other plan highlights include life insurance, wellness programs, and employee assistance programs.
URAC's Health Network accreditation is the premier accreditation program for PPOs and similar networks. The Health Network Standards provide a comprehensive assessment of PPO-based networks, covering network management issues, quality management and improvement, provider credentialing, and member protections. 120 million Americans are covered by URAC-accredited health plans.
"By applying for and receiving Health Network Accreditation, HMAA 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."
For more information contact HMAA at 808-591-0088 or visit www.hmaa.com.
SM Ext-59 04 1004 102904 HMAA's Health Network Accreditation Press Release
Honolulu, HI 96813