04/16/08
MEMPHIS, TN - QSource has been awarded a $1.7 million contract with the State of Arkansas to perform the state’s Medicaid Therapy Utilization Review and Personal Care prior authorization program for the next year starting July 1st.



QSource will assume the responsibility of retrospectively reviewing individual plans of care and conducting prior authorization for personal care services for Medicaid eligible beneficiaries under 21 years of age. The purpose of prior authorizations and retrospective reviews is the promotion of effective, efficient and economical delivery of healthcare services.



The healthcare consulting firm has more than three decades of experience in the healthcare industry with federal, state and local contracts serving both the Medicare and Medicaid populations. QSource is headquartered in Memphis with offices in Nashville and Little Rock. This is the company’s first contract in Arkansas and will operate the contract under an affiliate company, QSource of Arkansas.



“QSource is excited about the opportunity to partner with Arkansas Medicaid,” said Nancy Archer, RN, QSource of Arkansas executive director. “We feel our experience in quality improvement is the foundation for this collaborative effort in serving one of the most diverse populations in the state of Arkansas.”



Buccaneer Computer Systems & Service, Inc. (BCSSI) is partnering with QSource in delivering superior information systems (IS) and analytical support. BCSSI is a national leader in IS design and implementation and is expert in Arkansas Medicaid claims analysis, data mining and reporting.



“Our responsive nature and dedication to customer needs will create a collaborative working relationship with Arkansas Medicaid, its beneficiaries and providers. We look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate our capability in the Arkansas healthcare arena,” Archer said.



QSource provides a wide range of services to assist healthcare organizations and providers improve the quality of healthcare delivery. For more information, visit QSource online.