ST. LOUIS, Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene
Corporation (NYSE:CNC) announced today that its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Envolve Dental, Inc., has earned URAC accreditations
for Dental Plan and Health Utilization Management. URAC is an
independent organization that promotes healthcare quality through
accreditation, certification and measurement.
By achieving these recognitions, Envolve Dental, the dental
benefits administrator division of Envolve, Inc., an integrated
healthcare solutions company, has demonstrated a comprehensive
commitment to quality care, improved processes and better patient
outcomes. The Dental Plan 7.2 Provisional Accreditation is
effective for 18 months and the Health Utilization Management 7.3
Accreditation is effective for three years.
"Envolve Dental is pleased to receive URAC's accreditations,"
said Scott Laihinen, president and
CEO of Envolve Dental. "The high standards set by URAC align with
our dedication to delivering high quality, reduced cost dental care
to the members we serve."
"Dental plans also need to demonstrate quality these days, and
that is what Envolve Dental did by earning URAC accreditations of
its services," said URAC President and CEO Kylanne Green. "With
URAC accreditations, Envolve Dental shows it adheres to best
practices in credentialing, management, and member relations. It
has gone the extra mile to prove its quality."
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a
Fortune 100 company, is a diversified, multi-national healthcare
enterprise that provides a portfolio of services to government
sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on
under-insured and uninsured individuals. Many receive benefits
provided under Medicaid, including the State Children's Health
Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD),
Foster Care and Long Term Care
(LTC), in addition to other state-sponsored programs, Medicare
(including the Medicare prescription drug benefit commonly known as
"Part D"), dual eligible programs and programs with the U.S.
Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Centene also provides healthcare services to groups and individuals
delivered through commercial health plans. Centene operates local
health plans and offers a range of health insurance solutions. It
also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations
to provide specialty services including behavioral health
management, care management software, correctional healthcare
services, dental benefits management, in-home health services, life
and health management, managed vision, pharmacy benefits
management, specialty pharmacy and telehealth services.
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Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene's investor
relations website, http://www.centene.com/investors.
About Envolve, Inc. ®
Envolve, Inc. ® is a family of
health solutions, working together to make healthcare simpler, more
effective and more accessible for everyone. As an agent for change
in healthcare, Envolve is committed to transforming the health of
the community, one person at a time. Envolve unifies medical
management, care management and coordination, specialty pharmacy,
PBM, vision, dental, behavioral health management, life and
health/wellness management, empowerment and education services,
telehealth services, 24/7 nurse advice services, and data,
analytics and IT solutions. For more information, please visit our
website www.envolvehealth.com or contact us today at
info@envolvehealth.com.
About URAC
Founded in 1990, URAC is the independent
leader in promoting healthcare quality through accreditation,
certification and measurement. URAC is a nonprofit organization
developing evidence-based measures and standards through inclusive
engagement with a range of stakeholders committed to improving the
quality of healthcare. Our portfolio of accreditation and
certification programs span the healthcare industry, addressing
healthcare management, healthcare operations, health plans,
pharmacies, telehealth providers, physician practices, and more.
URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to
showcase their validated commitment to quality and
accountability.
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SOURCE Centene Corporation