MES Peer Review Services receives URAC accreditation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jim Gussack, V.P., Marketing
(978) 239-0722
AUGUST 2, 2004
jim.gussack@mesgroup.com

NORWOOD, MA (Jan 20, 2004)-MES Peer Review Services (MES/PRS) announced today that it has been awarded the Independent Review Organization, (IRO) accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C. based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry. MES Peer Review Services is an independent review organization servicing the insurance industry.

"We are proud to meet URAC's rigorous and exacting accreditation standards for quality independent review organizations," said John Williams, President of PRS. "It is another example of PRS' continued dedication to excellence and client satisfaction."

"MES Peer Review Services should be commended for meeting strict quality standards," said Garry Carneal, URAC president and CEO. "It is critically important for independent review organizations to make a commitment to quality and accountability. URAC accreditation is a demonstration of that commitment."

About MES/PRS:  

MES Peer Review Services, (PRS) a subsidiary of MES, Inc. is an independent review organization that provides clients with credible, unbiased, evidence-based reviews. PRS offers access to a nationwide network of board certified active practice physicians and appropriately licensed allied health professionals representing all major medical specialties and sub-specialties.

MES is a management service organization established in 1978 to provide legal, insurance, business and other entities direct access to multi-specialty examiners/reviewers, with expertise in conducting independent medical evaluations. For more information about MES Peer Review Services, please go to http://www.mesgroup.com.

About URAC:

URAC, an independent nonprofit organization, is a leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs. 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 www.urac.org.