TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Exactus Pharmacy
Solutions, a WellCare (NYSE: WCG) company providing high-quality
specialty pharmacy care for those suffering from long-term,
life-threatening or rare conditions, announced today it has
achieved full Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC, an
independent, nonprofit health care accrediting organization
dedicated to promoting health care quality through accreditation,
education and measurement.
The URAC accreditation process demonstrates a commitment to
quality services and serves as a framework to improve business
processes through benchmarking organizations against nationally
recognized standards. The rigorous process requires applicants to
submit policies, procedures and other organizational information
for review.
"We are committed to helping to improve the lives of our members
by providing industry leading specialty pharmacy services," said
Laura Hungiville, WellCare's chief
pharmacy officer. "URAC's comprehensive review and accreditation
process validates the quality of our work and underscores the best
practices we have implemented to help our members lead better,
healthier lives."
"We applaud WellCare's Exactus Pharmacy Solutions on achieving
URAC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation," said URAC President and CEO
Kylanne Green. "In today's health care market, URAC accreditation
provides a mark of distinction for organizations to demonstrate
their commitment to quality health care."
WellCare's Exactus Pharmacy Solutions works closely with doctors
to empower and educate members with complex and chronic medical
conditions such as cancer, hepatitis, multiple sclerosis and
rheumatoid arthritis. It provides members with information
regarding medication side effects and symptoms; refills and
supplies; medication administration training; and general
medication education to help them realize the best clinical
outcomes possible.
About WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Headquartered in Tampa, Fla.,
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses exclusively on
providing government-sponsored managed care services, primarily
through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug
Plans, to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex
medical needs. WellCare serves approximately 3.8 million
members nationwide as of Dec. 31,
2015. For more information about WellCare, please visit the
company's website at www.wellcare.com or view the company's videos
at https://www.youtube.com/user/WellCareHealthPlan.
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