Indianapolis, IN Apr 30, 2013 – IMG’s medical management company receives full accreditation
(INDIANAPOLIS) – Akeso Care Management®, Inc. (ACM®), announced today that it has been awarded Health Utilization Management Accreditation by URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. This accreditation assures the adequacy and quality of ACM’s health utilization management program through evaluation against broadly recognized standards and measures. 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.
“We are extremely proud and honored to achieve full accreditation from URAC,” said Carolyn Tinsley, executive vice president and chief operating officer of ACM. “ACM continues to enhance its services and solutions for our customers. We are committed to on-going quality, and see URAC accreditation as a vital step in continuing to be there with our customers, providing superior service and a collaborative approach to their care.”
“We applaud Akeso Care Management on achieving URAC Utilization Management Accreditation,” said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. “In today’s health care market, URAC accreditation provides a mark of distinction for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality health care.”
URAC’s Health Utilization Management Standards establish consistency in UM processes. The standards ensure that appropriately trained clinical personnel conduct and oversee the utilization review process, that a reasonable and timely appeals process is in place, and that medical decisions are based on valid clinical criteria.
Month: April 2013
Oasis Outsourcing Welcomes Kerim Fidel As Senior Vice President And General Counsel
West Palm Beach, FL Apr 29, 2013 – Oasis Outsourcing, one of the nation’s leading Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs), is pleased to announce that Kerim Fidel has joined as Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
Prior to joining Oasis, Fidel served as General Counsel for Strategic Outsourcing, Inc., a PEO headquartered in Charlotte, NC.
He has extensive industry experience, not only in legal matters but also in human resources, regulatory compliance, governance, insurance, benefits, acquisitions and risk management. At Oasis, Fidel will assume responsibility for legal and compliance matters.
“Kerim is a respected expert in the PEO industry, and we are pleased to have him at Oasis,” said Mark Perlberg, President and CEO of Oasis Outsourcing. “We look forward to capitalizing on his insight and expertise as we continue to build our executive team.”
He received his undergraduate degree, with honors, from Shimer College, his Master of Arts from DePaul University and his juris doctor from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign.
Sparta Systems Hosts 10th Annual North American User Conference, Trackwise Connection 2013
New Quality Management Analytics and Mobile Solutions to be Showcased During Three-day Event
Hamilton, NJ Apr 22, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management solutions, today announced the commencement of its tenth annual North American user conference, TrackWise Connection 2013, being held April 22-25, 2013, at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotelin Orlando, Florida. Workshop speakers include quality, IT and business professionals from Fortune 500 companies including the world’s largest life science organizations.
Quality is expanding beyond traditional boundaries to be redefined and prioritized as a strategic discipline as manufacturing operations become increasingly more global and complex. Once seen as a siloed cost center meant to satisfy external requirements, quality systems are now an integrated and centralized solution that help organizations operate more efficiently and effectively, manage supplier risk, improve financial results and maintain brand value and customer loyalty.
The agenda for TrackWise Connection 2013 includes advanced technology sessions, business workshops and demos that will connect Sparta Systems, its partners and customers. They will share best practices on how using Sparta’s TrackWise Enterprise Quality Management Solution (EQMS) will help to improve product quality, customer satisfaction and profitability while balancing increased costs and regulatory pressures. Conference attendees will also get a detailed view of Sparta Systems’ new TrackWise Analytics as well as previews of TrackWise Mobile and supplier management solutions.
“As the world of quality management continues to evolve and regulatory requirements become more complex, organizations are forced to do more with less to improve product quality, customer satisfaction and profitability. TrackWise users must be armed with the latest tools and strategies to ensure the quality and safety of the products and services they deliver to market,” said Eileen Martinson, Chief Executive Officer, Sparta Systems. “TrackWise Connection serves as an interactive, educational forum for users to share their challenges and success stories, and learn how we are enhancing the TrackWise experience, to improve visibility, support departmental alignment and empower end-users to make informed business decisions.”
Oasis Outsourcing Welcomes Myron Blackmon as Executive Vice President of Operations
West Palm Beach, FL Apr 18, 2013 – Oasis Outsourcing, one of the nation’s leading Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs), is pleased to announce that Myron Blackmon has joined as Executive Vice President of Operations.
Prior to joining Oasis, Blackmon served as Senior Vice President, Customer Service and Delivery for Ceridian US HRS, a human resources company based in Minneapolis, MN. At Oasis, he will be responsible for all aspects of operations and customer service.
“Myron’s experience and proven track record in delivering service excellence will be a huge asset to our executive team and our clients as we continue to execute our strategic growth plan,” said Mark Perlberg, President and CEO of Oasis Outsourcing. “His capabilities will strongly support the Oasis mission to be innovative, service-oriented and a contributor to our clients’ success.”
Blackmon is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). He received his undergraduate degree from Georgia State University.
Sparta Systems Opens European User Conference, TrackWise Connection 2013
New Quality Management Analytics and Mobile Solutions to be Showcased During Three-day Event
Hamilton, NJ Apr 8, 2013 – Sparta Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise quality management solutions, today announced the commencement of its fifth annual European user conference, TrackWise Connection 2013, being held April 8-11, 2013, at Le Meridien in Vienna, Austria.
Quality management is becoming a means for organizations to operate more efficiently and effectively, manage supplier risk, improve financial results and maintain brand value and customer loyalty. This year’s conference agenda includes advanced technology sessions, business workshops and demos that will connect Sparta Systems’ partners and employees with a growing international group of industry professionals to share best practices on using Sparta’s TrackWise Enterprise Quality Management Solution (EQMS).
“As the world of quality management continues to evolve and regulatory requirements become more complex, TrackWise users must be armed with the latest tools and strategies to ensure the quality and safety of the products and services they deliver to market,” said Eileen Martinson, Chief Executive Officer, Sparta Systems. “TrackWise Connection serves as an interactive, educational forum for users to share their challenges and success stories, and learn how we are enhancing the TrackWise experience, to help best mitigate risk and address critical quality and compliance issues.”
Themes to be explored and addressed at TrackWise Connection 2013 include:
Managing Quality Across A Third Party Network
Technology Trends Influencing Enterprise Systems
Designing and Implementing an Effective Global TrackWise Integration Strategy
Increase Efficiency, Speed, and Compliance by Mobilizing A Quality Workforce
Shifting Quality From Cost Center to Value-Driving Asset