Navitus Health Solutions Earns a Three-Year URAC Accreditation Extension
MADISON, Wis., December 16, 2019 – Navitus Health Solutions, a full pass-through pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company, announced today that it has been awarded an additional three-year PBM accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit health care accrediting organization that promotes continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of health care management through accreditation and education. The URAC accreditation process demonstrates a commitment to quality services and serves as a framework to improve business processes by benchmarking organizations against nationally recognized standards.
Navitus received a high score, revealed during the rigorous review process and comprehensive evaluation of its processes and performance in areas such as quality management, business continuity, customer service, marketing and communications, pharmacy network management, drug utilization management, and formulary management.
“We are very proud to have received our accreditation extension,” said David Fields, President and CEO. “This confirms our ongoing commitment to quality, clinical focus and operational accountability. More importantly, it demonstrates our dedication to delivering high quality care and service for our clients and their members.”
About Navitus
Navitus Health Solutions, a division of SSM Health, serves as a full pass-through pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and industry alternative to traditional models. As such, Navitus is committed to taking the unnecessary costs out of pharmacy benefits to make prescriptions more affordable for plan sponsors (i.e. employers, health plans, unions, governments, etc.) and their members. By combining a unique pass-through approach that returns 100% of rebates with a focus on lowest-net-cost medications and comprehensive clinical care programs, Navitus helps reduce costs and improve member health. To learn more about Navitus, call 877.571.7500 or visit www.navitus.com.
For media inquiries, contact Debi Lerkins at 480.498.6255 or [email protected].
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