LISLE, IL,
June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - SXC
Health Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: SXCI) (TSX: SXC), announced today
that it has been awarded Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from
URAC, a Washington, DC-based
health care accrediting organization that establishes quality
standards for the health care industry. Specialty Pharmacy offers a
high touch, comprehensive care system of pharmacological care
wherein patients with chronic illnesses and complex disease states
receive expert therapy management and support tailored to their
individual needs.
"SXC's robust specialty sector is a powerful contender in the
PBM industry," said Mark Thierer,
Chairman and CEO of SXC. "Our URAC accreditation is recognition of
the quality and broad scope of our specialty pharmacy commitments.
We look forward to continuing to provide unbeatable service and
committed support to our clients."
URAC made the decision to develop a Specialty Pharmacy
accreditation program because it is one of the key distribution
channels for pharmacy benefit management and extends URAC's
consumer protection and empowerment efforts in managed care
pharmacy. URAC offers the only third-party, voluntary accreditation
program of this scope for pharmacy benefit management and
prescription services industry.
"By applying for and receiving Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation,
SXC Health Solutions has demonstrated a commitment to quality
health care," said Alan P. 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."
About SXC Health Solutions Corp.
SXC Health Solutions Corp. is a leading provider of pharmacy
benefit management ("PBM") services and healthcare information
technology solutions to the healthcare benefit management industry.
SXC's product offerings and solutions combine a wide range of PBM
services and software applications, application service provider
processing services and professional services, designed for many of
the largest organizations in the pharmaceutical supply chain, such
as health plans, employers, federal, provincial, and, state and
local governments, pharmacy benefit managers, retail pharmacy
chains and other healthcare intermediaries. SXC is headquartered in
Lisle, Ill., with multiple
locations in the U.S. and Canada.
For more information please visit www.sxc.com.
About URAC
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.
SOURCE SXC Health Solutions Corp.