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Date:8/13/2008

re made for the Independent Review Organization Accreditation standards regarding compliance with state and federal law and credentials for clinical peer reviewers, an important aspect of ensuring the quality of independent review decisions. Standards relative to timelines were tightened to reflect current industry practice and expectations.

URAC released draft standards to the public in April, inviting the industry and interested parties to provide input. Hundreds responded, representing employer groups, consumers, providers and government entities. They weighed in with comments, clarifications and enhancements relevant to the changes occurring in health care today.

"URAC's standards revision process relies on the active participation of industry stakeholders and an engaged public," said Alan P. Spielman, URAC's president and chief executive officer. "Our goal is to protect and empower consumers and to continuously raise the quality bar through accreditation and education programs. The new standards for health care management organizations support greater transparency and industry trends that are on track to improve both efficiency and overall quality."

About URAC

URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and education programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate their 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 establishing meaningful quality measures for the entire health care industry. For more information, visit http://www.urac.org.

Contact: Karla Hurter

Phone: (703)319-0957

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