- Medical Management Facility to Open in Beaufort
- CareCore National’s new facility to employ 300
- Release Date:
- Friday, October 20, 2006
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Contact:
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Rose Dangerfield
803.737.0402
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Press Release:
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Columbia, SC - CareCore National, LLC. has announced the construction of a new office building in the May River Technical Park in Bluffton. The company, which provides utilization management and quality assurance of medical diagnostic imaging services for major health plans, will construct a 45,000 square-foot facility to house a call center and executive and information technology offices. The facility is due to open in the fourth quarter of 2007. CareCore has existing facilities in Hardeeville, South Carolina and in Wappingers Falls, New York and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
“South Carolina’s attractive business climate and attractive quality of life were key components in CareCore’s decision to expand our company’s operations in South Carolina,” said Donald R. Ryan, CareCore’s CEO and Chairman of the Board. “We considered a number of other states and existing CareCore locations for this expansion, but our success in attracting talented people, the willingness of the local and state officials to work with us and the educational resources of USC-Beaufort and the Technical College of the Lowcountry made Beaufort County the ideal choice for us. We look forward to continued corporate growth in South Carolina.”
Since 1994, CareCore has provided comprehensive customized programs to health plan clients that seek to manage appropriate utilization of diagnostic imaging services. CareCore’s innovative and quality driven approach to radiology utilization management has made it the country’s fastest-growing outpatient diagnostic imaging utilization management services provider. In addition to utilizing expert evidence based clinical criteria, CareCore uses innovative approaches to manage all aspects of diagnostic imaging services, working with its clients to identify opportunities to improve utilization and enhance quality. CareCore’s expert staff, comprised of medical directors and nurses, administers the dynamic clinical protocols and innovative approaches required for imaging management. CareCore is the largest radiology benefit management company in the country, covering over 24 million national subscribers, and is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and accredited by URAC.
“Today’s announcement is another significant step forward in our efforts to create jobs and raise income levels for South Carolinians,” said Gov. Mark Sanford. “With 125,000 more people working in this state than there were in 2003, we remain committed to continue growing our economy by bettering the soil conditions for business in our state.”
“CareCore’s decision to locate in Beaufort County reaffirms the Department of Commerce’s continued success in attracting high-paying jobs to South Carolina,” said Secretary of Commerce Joe Taylor. “The company’s confidence in recruiting 300 highly- skilled local workers speaks volumes for South Carolina’s educational partners’ ability to prepare our workforce to meet a diversity of employment needs.”
"CareCore's plan to expand in Bluffton is good news for the local economy and for Lowcountry residents,” said Congressman Joe Wilson. “CareCore will bring new jobs to the area while increasing the high quality of life in Beaufort County by providing additional healthcare options. Utilizing the talented pool of professionals produced in South Carolina's educational system, I am confident CareCore's relationship with Bluffton will be a mutually beneficial one.”
“The May River Technological Park is one of the first steps in realizing the regional vision of creating quality jobs, especially in the much-needed technological and medical industries,” said Bluffton Mayor Hank Johnston. “We are excited to welcome CareCore to Bluffton as the Park’s flagship tenant. CareCore’s commitment to invest in the county and our regional community proves that we can enhance and grow our business environment without sacrificing the quality of life that is so abundant in this area.”
“Beaufort County appreciates the partnering agencies at the Department of Commerce, Greater Beaufort-Hilton Head Economic Partnership, and local town and county councils for recognizing the significance of CareCore’s financial investment in this region,” said Beaufort County Council Chairman Weston Newton. “We were happy to work with the SC Department of Commerce to create upwards of 150 jobs for our community’s citizens that will pay above-average wages.”
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