MES Solutions Approved By The Massachusetts Department Of Industrial Accidents' Office Of Health Policy As A Licensed Utilization Review Agent

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

NORWOOD, Mass./EWORLDWIRE/Aug. 24, 2005 --- MES Solutions, the national leader in providing independent medical solutions to the insurance and claims resolution industry, today announced that its Utilization Review Services division has been licensed as a Utilization Review Agent by the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents' (DIA) Office of Health Policy.

"We are proud to have met the high standards set by the Massachusetts DIA in order to become licensed as a Utilization Review Agent for the Massachusetts Workers Compensation Program," said John Williams, president of MES Solutions. "MES Solutions' programs have been designed to meet the rigorous and exacting requirements set forth by the Massachusetts DIA, as well as the strict quality accreditation standards outlined by URAC. It is critically important to demonstrate that all MES Solutions Services have a strong commitment to quality and accountability. We strive to achieve these goals every day in the work we do for our customers," Williams concluded.

About MES Solutions Utilization Review Services

MES Solutions' Utilization Review Services, a subsidiary of MES, Inc., efficiently assures that health care services provided to injured employees are appropriate, medically necessary and efficient. Licensed clinical reviewers receive support from an onsite medical advisor and have ready access to credentialed specialty reviewers through the company's URAC Accredited MES Peer Review Services Program.

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.