McKesson Marks 10th Anniversary as a Leader and Innovator in the Care Management Workflow Market
September 18, 2008

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This year marks the 10th Anniversary of McKesson’s CareEnhance® Clinical Management Software (CCMS®), a pioneering solution for integrated utilization, case and disease management. CCMS helps healthcare payors increase workflow efficiency, make effective care decisions using evidence-based clinical content; and meet National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) compliance standards.

Over the past decade McKesson has developed CCMS to better meet the ever-changing needs of its clients and it maintains high client satisfaction ratings as a result. Today more than 70 organizations covering over 21 million lives are using CCMS, with five new clients added just this year. The broad CCMS client base includes long-standing customers Tufts Health Plan, Mennonite Mutual Aid (MMA) and Medica, all of which have used the software since its introduction in 1998.

“Over a decade ago, when we were looking into care management software, McKesson was the only company offering a solution that integrated all areas of utilization, case and disease management,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, medical director of MMA. “As our needs have evolved, McKesson’s products have continued to meet our goals. Now, CCMS is so integrated into our unique workflow, we can’t imagine life without it -- or our McKesson support team, many of whom have been with us for all ten years.”

“We are proud to say that after ten years in this market, we continue to see a range of health plans choosing our software to streamline their care management processes,” said Carolyn Wukitch, senior VP of business operations, McKesson Health Solutions. “CCMS’s long-time market standing and loyal client base is a testament to the ongoing development of its capabilities -- such as enhanced Web services and remote access. I take great pleasure in seeing CCMS’s success and strong presence in the care management industry.”

Composed of CareEnhance® Care Manager, CareEnhance® Care Strategies and CareEnhance® Disease Monitor modules, the CCMS suite enables healthcare payors to deliver optimal care management while maximizing their resources. The integrity of CCMS’ clinical content enables health plans to make decisions that are based on clinical evidence, align with case and disease management practices, and meet accreditation and regulatory standards.

About McKesson Corporation

McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 18th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services and healthcare 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 is the longest-operating company in healthcare today, marking its 175th anniversary this year. 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 http://www.mckesson.com.