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McKesson Disease Management Programs, Health Call Centers Accredited by URACNovember 13, 2009 |
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McKesson has been awarded Disease Management accreditation and Health Call Center re-accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry. “URAC accreditation is important to our business and to our clients,” said Jim Hardy , senior vice president and general manager, McKesson Health Solutions. “URAC accreditation demonstrates the value McKesson places on member confidentiality, staff and clinical qualifications, and documentation of our services.” McKesson’s care management services help manage chronic illnesses through a whole person approach. These programs engage a care management team that includes doctors, registered nurses, social workers, pharmacists, health educators and other healthcare professionals to improve the health of high-cost, high-risk participants through patient-centric interventions that address barriers to care. McKesson’s call center operations have been accredited by URAC since 1997. About McKesson McKesson Corporation, 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. McKesson has been in continuous operation for more than 175 years, making it the longest-operating company in healthcare today. Over the course of its history, McKesson has grown by providing 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 .
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