MES Solutions In Process For Health And Workers' Compensation Utilization Management URAC Accreditation

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

NORWOOD, Mass./EWORLDWIRE/Aug. 23, 2005 --- MES Solutions, the national leader in providing independent medical solutions to the insurance and claims resolution industry, today announced that it is "in process" for Health and Workers' Compensation Utilization Management URAC Accreditation. MES is well known as a URAC Accredited Independent Review Organization servicing the insurance industry.

"We are excited about our Health and Workers' Compensation Utilization Management 'in process' applications with URAC. MES Solutions' Programs have been designed to meet the strict quality accreditation standards outlined by URAC," said John Williams, president of MES Solutions.

The MES Solutions Peer Review Program was URAC Accredited as an IRO on February 1, 2004 and was commended for meeting strict quality standards by Garry Carneal, URAC president and CEO.

About MES Solutions Utilization Review Services

MES Solutions Utilization Review Services is a subsidiary of MES, Inc. MES Solutions' Utilization Review Services efficiently assures health care services provided to injured employees are appropriate, medically necessary and efficient. Aggressive quality assurance management ensures that quality reviews are provided according to standards and timelines at every level of review, including throughout the appeal process.

About MES Solutions

MES Solutions is a management service organization established in 1978 to provide legal, insurance, business and other entities direct access to multi-specialty examiners and reviewers with expertise in conducting independent medical evaluations, peer review, medical bill review and utilization review services.

About URAC

URAC, an independent non-profit organization, is well known as a leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate 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 establishing meaningful quality management.