HARTFORD, Conn. (October 23, 2018)—CareCentrix announced that it has earned URAC accreditation in Health Utilization Management. URAC promotes health care quality through accreditation, certification and measurement. By achieving this status, CareCentrix has demonstrated a comprehensive commitment to quality care, improved processes and better patient outcomes.

"We are proud to once again receive URAC Accreditation in Health Utilization Management, which CareCentrix has maintained since November 1, 2009," said John Driscoll, chief executive officer, CareCentrix. "The accreditation recognizes our commitment to patients, providers and payers and inspires us to continue to build a better health care system that recognizes the value of homecare and delivers reduced costs of care and lower readmissions through the use of innovative technology."

"Appropriateness and efficiency are words to live by in meeting new value-based goals for population health. CareCentrix’s URAC accreditation shows an ability to abide by the gold standard when it comes to performing Health Utilization Management functions," said URAC president and CEO Kylanne Green. "URAC's utilization management accreditation standards promote an evidence-based and reasonable review of services that respect both patients and providers."

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