Innovative Integrated Delivery System Trusts McKesson for Care and Claims Management; Mercy Health Plans Renews McKesson's Medical Management Solutions

The recent renewal agreement for McKesson's managed care products includes InterQual(R) Criteria to support decision-making for acute care, post-acute care, behavioral health, imaging, procedures and durable medical equipment; CareEnhance(R) Clinical Management Software (CCMS(R)) for workflow and online physician authorizations and referrals; and CareEnhance(R) HealthPlan Reporter to meet HEDIS(R) reporting needs and help ensure members are receiving key preventive services. Mercy Health Plans is a long-term client for CareEnhance(R) Nurse Triage services and McKesson's claims management software.

"For the past several years, we have relied on McKesson's medical management solutions to help us deliver the best care we can to our members," said Sharon Serra, RN, Clinical Administrator, Utilization Management/Case Management, Mercy Health Plans. "We trust McKesson to provide the best-in-class software and services, which enable us to maximize the benefits we provide for our members. One of the things that really sets McKesson apart is the clinical integrity of the content embedded in all of its products and services -- not only does it help us deliver quality care to our patients, but also provides credibility with our physicians."

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy Health System-St Louis in 1994, Mercy Health Plans is a health management company that provides innovative health and social services to improve the health and quality of life, for members in Missouri, Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

"One of the critical trends for our customers right now is comprehensive care coordination, and we are very focused on helping them adapt to that," said Dr. Emad Rizk, president, McKesson Health Solutions. "Our customers can either engage with us for individual products and services or for a more complete solution. Mercy Health Plans is a good example of how a broad set of our products and services can help customers deploy a full medical management solution."

About Mercy Health Plans

Mercy Health Plans (MHP) was created in 1994 by the Sisters of Mercy Health System-St. Louis. The plan, which operates as a Health Maintenance Organization, a Health Insurance Company and Third-Party Administrator, is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and currently has operations in St. Louis, Springfield, and mid-Missouri, as well as Laredo, Texas. 

About McKesson Corporation

McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK), currently ranked 15th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to helping its customers deliver high-quality healthcare by reducing costs, streamlining processes and improving the quality and safety of patient care. Over the course of its 172-year history, McKesson has grown to provide pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply management across the spectrum of care; healthcare information technology for hospitals, physicians, homecare and payors; hospital and retail pharmacy automation; and services for manufacturers and payors designed to improve outcomes for patients. For more information, visit us at www.mckesson.com.