Healthcare enterprise Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) said on Tuesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Health Net Federal Services LLC (HNFS), has announced the receipt of the Disease Management Accreditation from URAC effective 1 October 2017 to 1 October 2020.

Founded in 1990, URAC promotes healthcare quality through accreditation, certification and measurement. Its portfolio of accreditation and certification programmes span the healthcare industry, addressing healthcare management, healthcare operations, health plans, pharmacies, telehealth providers, physician practices and more. URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to showcase their validated commitment to quality and accountability.

Since 2011, HNFS has continuously held URAC's Disease Management Accreditation.

HNFS' Disease Management Education Programme serves TRICARE North Prime beneficiaries, identified by the Defense Health Agency, for enrollment in healthcare management programmes targeting six conditions: anxiety, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure, depression and diabetes.