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National Imaging Associates Receives URAC Accreditation for
HIPAA Security for Business Associates
Hackensack, NJ (June 8, 2004) – National Imaging Associates (NIA) announced today the it has been awarded HIPAA Security for Business Associates accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.
“We believe that accreditation is a vital factor in assuring quality health care, particularly with regard to embracing, applying and continuously enhancing security standards,” said John Donahue, President and CEO, NIA. “As leaders in radiology management, we have made a commitment to our customers and are continuously developing and implementing programs for quality improvement. URAC HIPAA Security for Business Associates solidifies this effort.”
NIA serves more than 12 million healthplan members in 30 states, touches more than 185,000 physicians and manages $2.5 billion in radiology expenditures annually. NIA maintains a steadfast commitment to improving the quality of radiology care for patients, providing value added services to physicians and delivering dramatically improved financial results to healthplan partners.
“By applying for and receiving HIPAA Security for Business Associates accreditation, NIA has demonstrated a commitment to quality health care,” said Garry Carneal, URAC president and CEO. “Quality health care is crucial to our nation’s welfare and it is important to have organizations that are willing to measure themselves against national standards.”
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.
For more information about NIA and its programs, please contact Sherry Husa at 630-922-6221 or visit www.niainc.com.
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