CompCare to provide managed behavioral health services for Universal Health Care Group members

Dec 22 2009

Comprehensive Care Corporation (CompCare) (OTCBB: CHCR) today announced it will provide managed behavioral health services for Universal Health Care Group’s 100,000 Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Fee-for-Service plan members in eleven states.

“We are looking forward to having CompCare provide access to timely, quality, and comprehensive mental health services to our members.”

The multi-year contract, which begins January 1, 2010, and January 1, 2011, respectively, with the full implementation of the Private Fee-for-Service products, is designed to ensure accessible, high-quality behavioral health services with a focus on prevention, education, and care coordination to improve and maintain the overall well-being of members.

Chief Executive Officer John Hill said, “CompCare’s hallmark is its ability to customize and refine programs to ensure the specific needs of clients and their members are consistently met. That we continue to develop new partnerships and expand our programs is a testimony to our success and commitment to providing a personal touch that ensures successful outcomes.”

CompCare’s Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Clark Marcus commented, “With more than a decade of experience providing specialized programs centered on integration and care coordination, our expertise made us the right choice for Universal Health Care Group. We will continue to expand our products and services to demonstrate our commitment to bringing value to our customers and their members.”

Universal Health Care Group’s CEO/President, Akshay Desai, M.D., M.P.H. commented, “We are looking forward to having CompCare provide access to timely, quality, and comprehensive mental health services to our members.”