ࡱ> FHE PbjbjWW $"55P &:prrrrrr|rrHHHH.pHpHHHG &"Hd 0HHHHH m:   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Linda Duer JULY 21, 2009 208-333-1541  HYPERLINK "mailto:lduer@ipnmd.com" lduer@ipnmd.com idaho physicians network receives urac* health network accreditation Boise, IDAHO Idaho Physicians Network (IPN) announced today that it has been awarded Health Network Accreditation status from URAC a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that established quality standards for the health care industry. URACs Health Network Accreditation standards include key quality benchmarks for network management, provider credentialing, utilization management, quality management, oversight of improvement and consumer protection. Receiving URAC Health Network Accreditation is an honor and compliment to IPNs network of providers, said Linda Duer, Executive Director of Idaho Physicians Network. Obtaining accreditation required IPN to participate in an extremely rigorous process. We are the only provider in the state of Idaho who has received the accreditation, and are among the 42 other networks nationwide. We are thrilled to be recognized in the industry for our commitment to the highest standards, accountability and health care quality represented by our providers on behalf of our consumers, patients, clients and payors. IPN is the Idaho provider network for some of the states largest health plans, including United HealthCare, Aetna, Cigna/GreatWest Health Plans in addition to Primary Health Plan. IPN was started in 1993, and now works with over 75 national and regional based insurance companies, third-party administrators, as well as local and state insurers. One out of every six Idahoans who are covered by a commercially based carrier has access to the IPN network of providers. By applying for and receiving URAC accreditation, Idaho Physicians Network has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care, said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. Quality health care is crucial to our nations welfare and it is important to have organizations that are willing to measure themselves against national standards and undergo rigorous evaluation by an independent accrediting body. URAC accreditation insures external oversight, application of national benchmarks, public accountability and a comprehensive assessment of al aspects of an organizations services. URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is a leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs. URACs standards keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system and provide a seal of distinction of health care organization who demonstrate a commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in setting meaningful standards from health care industry. For more information, visit  HYPERLINK "http://www.urac.org" www.urac.org. *What does "URAC" stand for? Originally, URAC was incorporated under the name "Utilization Review Accreditation Commission." However, that name was shortened to just the acronym "URAC" in 1996 when URAC began accrediting other types of organizations such as health plans and preferred provider organizations. In addition, URAC sometimes uses a second corporate name or "DBA" which is the "American Accreditation HealthCare Commission, Inc." This corporate name is sometimes used on URAC certificates and other written communications to help explain what URAC does. 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