PHILADELPHIA, June 25, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Intracorp has earned Full Case Management Accreditation from URAC in recognition of the quality of its disability case management services. URAC's accreditation -- a highly sought, nationally recognized symbol of excellence - recognizes Intracorp's commitment to meet and exceed industry quality improvement standards. The accreditation process includes an extensive review of an organization's programs and operations. "By applying for and receiving URAC accreditation, Intracorp has demonstrated its commitment to quality healthcare," said Alan P. Spielman, URAC's president and chief executive officer. Intracorp's vice president of case management operations, Margaret Aslakson, said, "Many workers facing a disability have learned what URAC has affirmed - a comprehensive disability case management program along with some of the most experienced nurse case managers in the business serves members and employers alike by helping people live full, productive lives and return to work whenever possible." Now in its 37th year of operation, Intracorp helps employers enhance productivity and reduce benefit costs. Intracorp's case managers, most of whom are registered nurses and vocational rehabilitation specialists, work with physicians to coordinate appropriate, quality care, ensure patient satisfaction, help improve medical outcomes, facilitate an individual's timely return to work and reduce overall health care costs. Intracorp also holds Full accreditation from URAC in Workers' Compensation Utilization Management. About Intracorp Philadelphia-based Intracorp, a subsidiary of CIGNA Corporation, helps employers maximize their workers' compensation and disability benefits programs to enhance the well-being and productivity of their workforce. Intracorp offers case management, pharmacy benefit management, utilization management, return-to-work programs, ergonomic consulting, provider bill review, provider network access, and information management services. In March 2007, Business Insurance named Intracorp the nation's largest case management provider for the eighth consecutive year. For more information, visit: http://www.intracorp.com/. About URAC URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and certification programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate 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 establishing meaningful quality measures for the entire health care industry. For more information, visit http://www.urac.org/ DATASOURCE: CIGNA HealthCare CONTACT: Contact: Judy Hartling of CIGNA HealthCare, +1-860-226-6272 Web site: http://www.cigna.com/ http://www.intracorp.com/ http://www.urac.org/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/165050.html

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