Akeso Care Management(SM), Inc. (ACM(SM)) announced today that it has been awarded Health Utilization Management accreditation by URAC, a leading health care accrediting organization. ACM provides medical management services to domestic and international insurance carriers, self-insured employers and third party administrators. These services include utilization review, large case management, emergency medical evacuations, discharge planning and medical bill review, all designed to provide appropriate, cost-effective patient care.

Carolyn Tinsley, Chief Operating Officer of ACM, states, “We are very pleased to receive the Health Utilization Management accreditation from URAC. It is truly a reflection of the quality work that we provide to our customers and assures them that we meet leading national standards in the industry.”

URAC is a leader in the accreditation of health and managed care organizations. Founded in 1990, URAC currently offers 16 accreditation programs that span a broad spectrum of health care services. URAC has issued over 2,300 accreditation certificates to more than 500 health care programs. URAC-accredited organizations do business in all 50 states and provide services to more than 150 million lives.

Garry Carneal, URAC President and CEO, said, “By applying for and receiving URAC accreditation, Akeso Care Management has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care. Quality health care is crucial to our nation’s welfare and it is important to have organizations that are willing to measure themselves against national standards.”

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, ACM is a wholly owned subsidiary of International Medical Group(R), Inc. (IMG(R)), a worldwide leader in designing, distributing and administering global healthcare benefits.