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Humana Military Healthcare Services Receives URAC HIPAA Privacy Accreditation

(Jan 22, 2007) - Humana has announced that Humana Military Healthcare Services (HMHS) has been awarded full HIPPA Privacy Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.- based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.

"HMHS is committed to privacy and delivering access to quality health care services to our nation's deserving military community," said David J. Baker, HMHS president and CEO. "This national HIPAA Privacy accreditation by the prestigious URAC organization underscores our dedication to our beneficiaries and taking extra measures to ensure their right to privacy under HIPAA."

URAC health information Privacy Accreditation will provide value to health care organizations by:
* Allowing internal verification of HIPAA privacy compliance efforts;
* Providing a convenient source of industry best practices and
certification by external reviewers;
* Assuring customers/patients that appropriate steps are being taken to protect health information;
* Demonstrating to current and potential business partners good faith
efforts to meet HIPAA requirements;
* Supporting the organization's risk management efforts;
* Allowing the organization to demonstrate to regulators and other
stakeholders that the organization has taken reasonable steps to achieve compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule; and
* Providing evidence to potentially reduce penalties/sentences for
organizations that experience a privacy event or breach.

"By applying for and receiving HIPAA Privacy accreditation, Humana Military has demonstrated a commitment to access to quality health care," said Alan Spielman, 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."

Humana Military also has current URAC accreditation for Disease Management, Case Management, Network Management and Utilization Management.

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.

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