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"By achieving URAC accreditation, US Script has proven that through apursuit of excellence, any size PBM can deliver a superior level of serviceand value," said Robert Bagdasarian, president and CEO of US Script. "PBMAccreditation underscores our commitment to quality and safety, and offers aseal of approval that employers, members, and providers can trust."
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URAC's Pharmacy Benefit Management Accreditation is achieved by meetingstandards and demonstrating industry practices in five areas: organizationalquality; customer service, communications and disclosure; pharmacydistribution channels; drug utilization management; and formulary development.
"By applying for and receiving PBM Accreditation, US Script hasdemonstrated a commitment to quality healthcare," said Alan P. Speilman, URACpresident and CEO. "Quality healthcare is crucial to our nation's welfare, andit is important to have organizations that are willing to measure themselvesagainst national standards."
About URAC
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is a leader in promotinghealth care quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC'sstandards keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, andprovide a mark of distinction for health care organizations to demonstratetheir commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-basedgovernance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URACensures that all stakeholders are represented in setting meaningfulstandards for the health care industry. For more information, visithttp://www.urac.org.
About US Script
US Script is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CenCorp Health Solutions, thespecialty division of Centene Corporation. US Script provides clinically soundand fiscally responsible benefit programs that enhance the quality of care.Since 1999, US Script has been working with clients to understand theirbenefit needs and customizing plan designs, clinical programs, technologystrategies, and other services to meet drug management goals. US Script'ssuite of services includes network claims processing, benefit designconsultation, drug utilization review, formulary and rebate management, healthstate management and outcome assessment, medical and drug data analysis,medical information management, annual benefit plan design review, specialtypharmacy programs, and VIPPS certified mail order pharmacy services via USScript's mail order pharmacy, RxDirect. For more information, visithttp://www.usscript.com.
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