CENTENNIAL, CO November 21, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- WellDyneRx announced today that it has been awarded Mail Service Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. Mail Service Pharmacy Accreditation for WellDyneRx extends URAC's consumer protection to this key distribution channel by addressing standards for organizational quality, customer service, communications, disclosure of pricing policies and pharmacy operations standards.
"At WellDyneRx, we are committed to excellence. This commitment drove us to voluntarily seek the rigorous evaluation of our operations by URAC," said Damien Lamendola, President and CEO of WellDyne. "By achieving the URAC seal of excellence, we are validated as a company that is committed to quality and to delivering the highest levels of customer service. The URAC seal also shows that we are a company that is willing to be accountable throughout our entire operation."
WellDyneRx adds the URAC accreditation to its existing VIPPS certification, providing assurance to clients and patients alike that the quality, service, delivery of medication and protection of patient health information meets objective quality standards. Mail service pharmacy is generally used by individuals who require maintenance medications for chronic conditions and prefer to receive their medications in larger than a 30 day supply with the convenience of direct delivery to their home. Over the past 10 years, mail service pharmacies have represented the fastest growing distribution channel of prescription medications. WellDyneRx continues to expand its role in this market sector as mail pharmacy services continues to be a means of helping to control prescription drug costs through the delivery of deeper discounted prescription medications.
"By applying for and receiving Mail Service Pharmacy Accreditation, WellDyneRx has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care," said Alan P. Spielman, URAC President and CEO. "Quality health care is crucial to our nation's welfare and it is important to have organizations like WellDyne that are willing to measure themselves against national standards."
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization is a leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC offers the only third-party, voluntary accreditation program of this scope for the pharmacy benefit management and prescription services industry. URAC's standards keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a mark of distinction for health care organizations to demonstrate 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 setting meaningful standards for the health care industry. For more information, visit http://www.urac.org.
About WellDyneRx:
WellDyne Rx is a national pharmacy benefit management company that services its health plan members through a retail network of over 58,000 nationwide pharmacies. In addition, two full-service mail order facilities, located in Colorado and Florida, utilize advanced robotics to provide capacity for accurately filling more than 35 million prescriptions per year. WellDyneRx also provides access to comprehensive specialty drug therapy through US Specialty Care , a division of WellDyne. WellDyneRx' customers include Managed Care Organizations, Medicare and government health plans, as well as the health plans of employers and unions. For more information, visit http://www.welldynerx.com.
About WellDyne
WellDyne is a leader in providing innovative solutions to the health care industry. For further information, please contact us at (888)479-2000.
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