Advise MedMedical Advices

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 22 /PRNewswire/ — Norton Healthcare Inc., the leading hospital and healthcare system in the Louisville, KY, area selected Aegis health Group to design and implement a health-management program aimed at local employers. The program includes an on-site employer relations specialist responsible for developing partnerships with local employers to improve the health of their workforce.
Employees at participating organizations complete personal health profiles about family history, lifestyle and current health. Using proprietary Aegis software, the data is used to predict future health risks for each participant. Norton Healthcare then offers specific prevention and education programs to help reduce or eliminate those risks. Employers receive the data in aggregate, which protects the private information of employees.
Employers that offer health-management initiatives to their employees can realize significant savings in healthcare premiums, absenteeism and workers’ compensation claims, in addition to increased morale and productivity. This program allows the hospital and employers to become true partners in health.
“We know that employers are feeling the pinch of rising costs associated with employee health,” said Mary Jo Bean, vice president of planning and business development for Norton Healthcare. “Norton hopes to help alleviate some of that burden by helping employees identify and address their health risks.”
For nearly 20 years Aegis has helped hospitals across the country form lasting relationships with area employers while improving the health of the workforce. Aegis’ program can currently be found in more than 4,000 employer sites across the country.
About Norton Healthcare
For more than a century, Norton Healthcare’s faith heritage has guided its mission to provide quality healthcare to all those served. Today, Norton Healthcare is the Louisville area’s leading hospital and healthcare system (45 percent market share) and second largest private employer. The not-for-profit system - the largest in Kentucky and rated one of the top 100 integrated healthcare delivery systems in the country - includes four large hospitals in Louisville, eight Norton Immediate Care Centers, 9,500 employees, more than 200 employed medical providers at some 50 locations, and nearly 2,000 total physicians on its medical staff. Norton Healthcare serves the Greater Louisville metro area, including Southern Indiana and patients throughout Kentucky.
About Aegis health Group
Aegis health Group’s national client base includes more than 60 for- profit, nonprofit and academic medical centers that have turned to Aegis to enhance bottom-line profitability by driving top-line growth. No other company has been able to match Aegis’ breadth of services, track record and bottom- line proven performance when it comes to building relationships between hospitals and area employers. Further information may be obtained at .
Aegis health Group

SEDONA, Ariz., July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The summer of 2008 has proven to be one of the most stressful times in recent American history, with seven stressors leading national headlines:
— Gas Prices at all time highs
— From $25/barrel in 2003 to $134/barrel for August 2008

— Housing Market & Foreclosure Rates
— 1 out of every 501 households

— Unemployment Rates
— National Average 5.50%

— Economic Recession & Inflation
— June 2008 Inflation Rate: 5.02%

— International Conflicts
— Iraq, Afghanistan & Africa

— Obama vs. McCain: Election 08 atypically polarizing

— Baby Boomer Health, Aging Concerns & Social Security

The health concerns posed by the rise in stressors in America translate to numerous physical and psychological health concerns. And with over 67 million Americans qualifying as obese, and an additional 75 million as overweight, solutions to reduce stress and improve health that are attainable regardless of health or fitness level are in dire need.
Researchers from Weill Medical College of Cornell University have reviewed a lesser-known form of exercise originating in South Korea, Dahn Yoga, and the quality of life improvements associated with this energy-based form of yoga, unlike traditional Indian yogas.
The results of the study, as published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, found that after three months of Dahn Yoga classes, participants in a cohort study reported fewer depressive symptoms, less anxiety, and greater self-efficacy than they reported prior to taking the classes, and scored an increase of 15.5 points on a mental health exam. Complete details published in “Prospective study of new participants in a community-based mind-body training program.”
“Mainstream forms of exercise have clearly proven health benefits, yet as Americans continue to suffer from stress-associated health challenges, more than ever we need ways to better manage integrated physical and mental well-being,” said Dr. Sung Lee, M.D., formerly of the Weill Medical College of Cornell, and currently Secretary of the International Brain Education Association. “I was much impressed by the depth and range of quality of life improvements among persons practicing Dahn Yoga, and believe this method has significant benefits for both individuals and organizations.”
For more information, visit: or . Complete source data, photos and b-roll available.
Contact:
Lee Ann Fleming
VolumePR for Dahn Yoga

1-720-529-4850

Dahn Yoga

AUBURN, Wash., July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Retired Oak Harbor workers and Teamsters began informational picketing outside Oak Harbor Freight Lines’ headquarters in Auburn today. Since contract negotiations began in August 2007, the regional trucking company has been pushing to eliminate health care coverage for all of its retirees.
“If Oak Harbor gets their way, our retirees — the ones who built this company — will be orphaned with no health insurance,” said Al Hobart, Teamster Vice President and Joint Council 28 President. “We cannot allow that to happen.”
Oak Harbor Freight Lines, one of the largest and most profitable trucking companies in the Northwest, pulled in $117 million last year.
“I am very shocked and disappointed that Oak Harbor is trying to eliminate our health care plan,” said Dan Goede, a former pick up and delivery driver. “My wife and I rely on our plan and it was one of the reasons I stayed with the job over the years. If this plan is eliminated, it will be an extreme hardship for many of us.”
About 40 retirees and their families would lose their health coverage if Oak Harbor implements its current proposal.
“After working for 34 years, I would have to go back to work if we lost our health insurance,” said Ron Getty, a former local driver. “We built that company. Retaining our health care plan is worth fighting for.”
Teamsters local unions across Washington and Oregon have represented Oak Harbor employees for over 40 years. Currently, the Teamsters Union represents more than 600 current Oak Harbor employees.
Teamsters Joint Council 28, Tukwila, WA

VALENCIA, Calif., July 18 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement is being issued by Remo, Inc.:
Some believe our politicians have forgotten how to communicate effectively. They have decided by their votes that they must resort to eavesdropping to protect our citizens from terrorism. While many are angry about this new legislation, Alyssa Janney, of Remo’s health Rhythms Division says, “we don’t care”. Remo, Inc. is a U.S. manufacturer of weather resistant, synthetic drum heads and drums, not oil drums, musical drums, Made in U.S.A. drums, Made from Recycled Material drums. No matter which side of the wiretapping issue you stand on it is clear that the only way to conquer terrorism is to address the hopelessness and hatred at the root of it. That’s why we hope our legislators will listen in on our program. We can help!
The health Rhythms Division develops and provides materials, programs, training and the latest research supporting the use of drumming as an effective means for promoting and maintaining health and well-being.
“We are so amazed by the success of our HealthRHYTHMS(R) Group Empowerment Drumming program for building camaraderie and support and for facilitating communications between groups of people that we want our Senators and Congressional leaders to listen in to what we’re doing,” says Janney.
In a recent survey of the nurses, doctors, social workers, therapists, educators, musicians, retirees, corporate and non-profit leaders who have attended our training, 80% of respondents said that their experience facilitating HealthRHYTHMS has changed their life. Bonnie Harr, MSN, MS, RN Clinical Nurse Specialist from Pennsylvania says in a HealthRHYTHMS session, “The clinical knowledge is married to the personal story and something bigger than life happens.”
“There’s a tremendous process that takes place…connecting them to their community at large,” says Annie Heiderscheit, Ph.D., MT-BC, FAMI. What takes place is as varied as the colors in a rainbow. But there is a common theme that comes through each session — stress reduction, respect, communication & support!
Even in the face of tremendous challenges the program creates an irresistible platform for communication. After an intergenerational Mother’s Day HealthRHYTHMS session Bonnie Harr heard from an overjoyed young mother. “You don’t realize what just happened here. My mother has Alzheimer’s disease and I brought her here believing it would mean nothing to her. But during one of those power drumming moments my mother looked at my 8 year old daughter and spoke her name for the first time ever. My mother won’t remember this day, but my daughter will never forget it!” If this program can help someone challenged by a debilitating disease to communicate, do you think it can help your team, or our politicians?
Christine Stevens, one of the founders of the training program offered HealthRHYTHMS training in war torn regions of Iraq recently. NAMM, the International Music Products Industry reported on the event in their industry publication saying, according to a community economic development director for the Agricultural Cooperative Development International and Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance organization, “The group discovered and implemented key leadership skills within the drum circle program to address elements of peacemaking, youth empowerment, economic development, alternative health applications and preservation of drumming, which is indigenous in the Iraq culture.” The training was translated into three languages because participants came from seven different governances. One participant said, “You cannot imagine. Our lives are terrible; this is like a dream for us. We have come together to share and learn.” Another participant said, “This has been the best five days of my life.” According to an officer for Kurdistan Save the Children, “This program is good for conflict-resolution and reconstruction for our people. The drums create a new way of talking to each other. Through drum circles, we will bring more people together.”
We want to help change the world. And we believe in the power of rhythm to facilitate change. So to avoid costs to the U.S. Taxpayer we will offer our training free to any seated member of our U.S. Congress & Senate who wants to eavesdrop on our program.
Visit our website to watch a video about the program or register for our training:
Next Trainings: October 31 - Nashville, TN
February 13 - Valencia, CA

CONTACT:
Alyssa Janney
Tel: 661-294-5655

Remo, Inc.

VISTA, Calif., July 18 /PRNewswire/ — Actress and best-selling author Jenny McCarthy has established herself as a tireless crusader in the search for an autism cure and advocate for nutritional regimens to help manage the disease.
McCarthy incorporated the Global health Trax(TM) (GHT) flagship specialty probiotic product, ThreeLac(TM), into her autistic son’s nutritional regimen and shared her experience in her book Louder than Words: A Mother’s Journey in Healing Autism. For instance, on page 200 McCarthy writes, “This is the stuff that really made Evan excrete yeast and start talking more.”
On July 19th McCarthy and Jim Carrey will host a private celebrity fundraiser for Generation Rescue. Global health Trax is proud to be a sponsor of the event. Generation Rescue approaches childhood neurological disorders as symptoms of underlying physical conditions including build ups of toxins in their young bodies, food allergies, gastrointestinal distress, and yeast overgrowth.
ThreeLac(TM) probiotic is a fungal and yeast-recovery/reduction product providing selected beneficial microflora to the intestinal tract. It is distributed exclusively through Global health Trax. Many parents of autistic children have adopted nutritional therapies and diet changes including what is known as a gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet which restricts wheat and milk products.
“We admire and praise the autism community and Jenny McCarthy for their inspiring passion and commitment to find help for this heart-breaking disorder,” said Global health Trax President & CEO Tom Dixson, Co-Founder and former CEO of Petco. “Global health Trax is proud to know that so many families including Jenny’s have chosen GHT nutraceuticals including ThreeLac for their nutritional regimen.”
For more, visit Generation Rescue at , Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) at , and GHT at
About Global health Trax
Global health Trax(TM) (GHT) is one of the most trusted names in nutrition since 1997. GHT’s wholly-owned nutraceutical manufacturing company, health Specialties Manufacturing (HSM), develops and produces industry-leading nutritional supplements for GHT and other well known nutritional companies. Dedicated to finding effective natural ingredients and products that continue to address worldwide health needs, GHT is at the forefront of providing innovative nutraceuticals to the global market plus offering income opportunities for others by distributing GHT products. Learn more at
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Information and statements made are for educational purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your health care professional. Global health Trax Inc. does not dispense medical advice, prescribe or diagnose illness. We provide nutritional products that may assist the body in its efforts to nutritionally rebuild and heal itself.
Global health Trax

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., July 17 /PRNewswire/ — health Market Science, Inc., a leading source of healthcare provider data and analytics solutions in the United States, announced today the launch of Clinical Investigators, their latest innovation for clinical site recruitment. Clinical Investigators dramatically reduces the time needed by pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations (CRO’s) to recruit physicians for clinical trials by providing instant online access to one of the industry’s most comprehensive, up-to-date national databases of physician reference data, clinical trial experience, and claims volume rankings.
(Logo: )
“With more than 80% of clinical trials experiencing delays, the industry is looking for insight into how trial site selection can become a more effective, efficient and repeatable process,” says Zach Henderson, Vice President, Marketing and Product Development at health Market Science. “Clinical Investigators provides our clients a competitive advantage by accelerating the identification and recruitment of the best investigators for their trial protocol.
“Clinical operations executives continue to face the increased pressures of heightened regulatory scrutiny of trial results, soaring R&D costs, and the need to accelerate the time-to-market for new drugs. Clinical Investigators allows users to immediately begin their planning for site recruitment or aid them in the implementation of an effective rescue plan to get their trial back on target as well as reduce additional costs and time delays.
Clinical Investigators links an intuitive web-based user interface with a national, comprehensive database of trial experience detail, claims data, and health Market Science’s Provider Master File. With over 4.5 million individual providers and 1.0 million healthcare organizations, the health Market Science Provider Master File is a trusted source of physician site detail and affiliations.
About health Market Science
Health Market Science is the leading source for healthcare provider data and advanced analytics in the United States. health Market Science has developed unique technology and expertise to continuously acquire, analyze, and integrate over 2,500 distinct data sources to create and maintain the single most comprehensive and accurate source of healthcare provider information available today. The HMS MasterFile(TM) includes detailed reference information for over 4.5 million individual providers and 1.0 million healthcare organizations.
Serving all segments of healthcare, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechs, device manufacturers, payers, providers, and pharmacy chains, health Market Science is the only company that offers claims information, advanced analytics and the reference data that powers them. This unique combination results in dramatically higher data accuracy and reliability, enabling our customers to increase revenues, drive operational efficiencies, achieve regulatory compliance, and maximize market opportunities.
Recognized on the Inc. 500 as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States and 10th on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Program for Greater Philadelphia, our more than 200 customers include 20 of the top 20 pharmaceutical manufacturers, 10 of the 15 largest device manufacturers, and 3 of the top 5 pharmacy chains. health Market Science is a privately held company located in King of Prussia, PA. For more information, visit . For more information on Clinical Investigators go to

Health Market Science, Inc.

WASHINGTON, July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Two new studies published online today in the American Journal of Public health demonstrate the critical need for Congress to enact pending legislation granting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory authority over tobacco products. One study found that tobacco companies deliberately manipulate levels of menthol in cigarettes in ways the authors conclude recruit new, young smokers and satisfy long-term smokers. The second study found that tobacco companies, because of public relations and litigation concerns, suppressed their own internal research about the presence of polonium-210, a radioactive, cancer-causing chemical, in cigarettes and cigarette smoke.
These studies demonstrate how the current lack of regulation allows tobacco companies to manipulate their products in ways harmful to health and to control what is in their products and what they disclose about them. Currently, no government agency has the authority to regulate menthol, polonium-210 or any of the more than 4,000 chemicals in a cigarette. The legislation before Congress would fundamentally change this harmful status quo by granting the FDA authority over the manufacturing and marketing of tobacco products. For the first time, decisions about tobacco products would be made to protect public health rather than to maximize the profits of the tobacco industry.
Under this legislation, the FDA would gain critical authority to curtail the tobacco industry’s harmful practices. Among other things, the legislation would:
– Require tobacco companies to disclose the contents of tobacco products, changes to their products and research about their products.
– Empower the FDA to require changes in tobacco products, such as the elimination or reduction of harmful chemicals. This includes the authority to regulate the use of menthol in cigarettes, including banning menthol entirely if the FDA determines this will protect public health.
– Curtail tobacco marketing, especially to children. Among other things, the bill would limit tobacco advertising in stores and in magazines with significant teen readership to black-and-white text only; require stores to place tobacco products behind the counter; ban all remaining tobacco brand sponsorships of sports and entertainment events; and ban free cigarette samples and free giveaways of non-tobacco items with the purchase of a tobacco product. Importantly, this legislation would for the first time in 40 years return to the states the authority to regulate cigarette marketing. States and localities could impose bans or restrictions on the time, place and manner (but not content) of the advertising or promotion of cigarettes. These steps will restrict both tobacco marketing to children in general and the targeted marketing of menthol cigarettes that has been so harmful to the African-American community.
– Require larger, more effective health warnings on tobacco products and give the FDA the authority to revise warnings to reflect emerging concerns such as polonium-210. Currently, it requires an act of Congress to change tobacco health warnings.
This legislation has been sponsored by a majority of both the House and the Senate, has been endorsed by more than 680 public health, faith and other organizations around the country, and is supported by 70 percent of American voters. These new studies demonstrate why it is critical that Congress act now to grant the FDA long-overdue authority over tobacco products and address the number one cause of preventable death in the United States. Tobacco use kills more than 400,000 Americans and costs the nation nearly $100 billion in health care bills each year.
More information on the two studies:
Menthol study: This study, by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, found that tobacco companies deliberately manipulate menthol levels in cigarettes in ways that appeal to different smokers. The companies developed and marketed cigarettes with lower levels of menthol and milder perceived menthol sensation that appeal to younger smokers. More established smokers preferred cigarettes with higher menthol levels. For new or younger smokers, menthol masks the harshness and discomfort of inhaling smoke. The study concludes, “To protect the public health, tobacco products should be federally regulated, and additives such as menthol should be included in that regulation.”
Polonium-210 study: This study, by researchers at the Mayo Clinic and Stanford University, found that tobacco companies suppressed publication of their own internal research about the presence and potential health effects of radioactive, cancer-causing polonium-210 in cigarettes and cigarette smoke. Based on a review of internal tobacco industry documents, the study found that tobacco companies for 40 years have been concerned about the public relations and litigation problems posed by polonium-210 in cigarettes and sought to avoid public attention to the issue for fear of “waking a sleeping giant,” as one Philip Morris document put it. The study found that tobacco companies “continue to minimize its [polonium-210's] importance in smoking and health litigation and remain silent on the issue on their Web sites and in their messages to consumers.”
Citing prior research, the study states, “It is estimated that smokers of 1.5 packs of cigarettes a day are exposed to as much radiation as they would receive from 300 chest X-rays a year. PO-210 has been estimated to be responsible for 1% of all U.S. lung cancers…. PO-210 may be responsible for more than 1,600 deaths in the United States and 11,700 deaths in the world every year.” Polonium-210 received significant media attention in 2006 when it was found to have been used in the fatal poisoning of former KGB agent Alexander V. Litvinenko.
March 2007 polling conducted for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids found that 92 percent of teens and 91 percent of adults did not know that polonium-210 was found in cigarettes and cigarette smoke. When presented with a list of chemicals in cigarette smoke and asked to choose which they feared most, 30 percent of teens and 29 percent of adults chose polonium-210, more than any other chemical.
The studies will be available on the web site of the American Journal of Public health at .
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

PLANO, Texas, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ health Insurance Connector Authority (Health Connector) and Perot Systems Corporation today announced that the company will provide information technology and business process services to support the state’s innovative program to assist low-income Massachusetts residents in choosing the appropriate plan of coverage for each individual’s unique healthcare needs. The health Connector’s Commonwealth Care program has been deployed to ease the financial burden of health insurance costs and provide benefit coverage options to residents of Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Perot Systems’ deep expertise in the healthcare industry combined with its ability to provide world-class technology will improve operational efficiencies and drive down the administrative costs of the program. By providing best-in-class service and technology support, Perot Systems will help the Commonwealth Care program to achieve the landmark goal of providing health care coverage for many of its uninsured residents. The timeframe for the agreement is for three years, and some of the responsibilities will be shared with both Vecna and the Public Consulting Group.
“We look forward to working with Perot Systems. Their significant call center and systems expertise will help us to enhance the program for our members. Our agreement with them will provide strong technological and business process support for the health Connector, as we pursue the goal of providing insurance coverage for the residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” stated Jon Kingsdale, executive director of the Massachusetts health Connector.
“Our goal is to help the health Connector achieve real health insurance reform. We understand that ultimately our clients are the people of Massachusetts, and that we are here to provide the health Connector with the world-class technology and business process solutions it needs to achieve its goal of providing insurance coverage for its residents,” stated Chuck Lyles, president of the Perot Systems Healthcare industry group.
About the Commonwealth of Massachusetts health Insurance Connector Authority
The Massachusetts health Connector is an independent state authority that helps residents find insurance coverage. Its Commonwealth Care program is for residents earning up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level who are not offered employer-sponsored insurance. There are currently more than 174,000 members.
About Perot Systems
Perot Systems is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions. Through its flexible and collaborative approach, Perot Systems integrates expertise from across the company to deliver custom solutions that enable clients to accelerate growth, streamline operations and create new levels of customer value. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Perot Systems reported 2007 revenue of $2.6 billion. The company has more than 23,000 associates located in North America, Europe, MENA and Asia. Additional information on Perot Systems is available at .
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. For factors that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ materially, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at , as updated in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed after such Form 10-K, for additional information regarding risk factors. We disclaim any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
MEDIA CONTACT:
PEROT SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Jonathan Moss
1 972 577 6395

Perot Systems Corporation

ATLANTA, July 16 /PRNewswire/ — MDdatacor, Inc., a leader in health care quality management solutions for health plans and providers, today announced the appointment of Gregory A. Buchholz to the newly created position of chief operating officer. In this new role, Buchholz will be responsible for all aspects of operations at MDdatacor.
Buchholz will oversee the quality assurance, project management, informatics, data processing and information technology departments. In particular, his focus will be on ensuring the scalability of MDdatacor’s CareInformatix(TM) technology platform to accommodate the rapidly expanding customer base.
“Greg is an accomplished executive who has demonstrated strong leadership and strategic vision,” said MDdatacor co-founder, president and chief executive officer Tim Roche. “We are pleased to have found an individual with Buchholz’s extensive experience in information technology and operations management. He will play a key role in scaling the organization for future success.”
Buchholz most recently served as president and chief operating officer for Method IQ, Inc. He co-founded the company, which provided custom software applications and professional services to complex contact center operations, primarily in the health care and financial sectors. From its early days, he successfully planned and led software development, professional services and operations teams through the company’s rapid growth and recent sale to Charys Holding Company.
Prior to Method IQ, Buchholz co-founded Loyalistics.com, an ASP deployed customer relationship management software and professional services firm. Through these entrepreneurial endeavors, he brings to MDdatacor over 20 years of experience building highly scalable technology and delivery platforms.
Buchholz is a former member of Vistage International, the leading organization dedicated to the professional development of senior leaders throughout the world, and remains active in the Vistage community and numerous contact center and technology-related trade groups throughout the southeastern United States.
“I am very excited about the opportunity Tim and the other senior leaders of MDdatacor have entrusted to me. The company has achieved remarkable growth, both in terms of market share and advancing their technology. I look forward to becoming an integral part of this team as we collaborate with our clients to improve the quality of health care.”
About MDdatacor
Established in 2001 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, MDdatacor enhances healthcare quality through the development of innovative technology solutions. MDdatacor solutions are used to support quality improvement, health information exchange and Patient-Centered Medical Home initiatives. MDdatacor currently serves more than 7,000 physicians representing more than seven million patients. For more information, visit or call (866) 460-5681.
Contact:
Heather McLarney
(866) 460-5681

MDdatacor, Inc.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 15 /PRNewswire/ — Shared Health, Inc., the nation’s largest public/private health information exchange (HIE), has named information technology and medical systems veteran Linda A. Matern, M.Ed., as its new chief operating officer (COO).
Matern comes to Shared health from C2Medpartners, Inc., a professional services consulting company in the health information technology space, where she served as chief executive officer and managing partner for the past four years. Prior to working at C2Medpartners, Inc., Matern led Siemens Global Services’ group of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., for nearly 10 years, providing senior-level global leadership to the information technology and medical equipment services group. During this time, she managed a nearly 300-member professional services practice that provided financial, clinical, compliance, information technology optimization and outcomes-focused healthcare consulting for nearly 3,000 hospital-based customers and prospects.
“I am thrilled to welcome Linda and the breadth and depth of experience that she brings to the Shared health executive team,” said Jana Skewes, president and chief executive officer, Shared Health. Linda’s expertise in healthcare technology, clinician adoption of ‘paperless’ systems and overall management will be an asset to the company as we grow.”
During her more than 30-year career, Matern has worked for many healthcare companies including MHM (Mental health Management), Tenet Healthcare, Healthways and Charter Medical Group. In her roles at these organizations, she has worked in marketing, sales and operations, often working closely with clinicians and hospitals. Most recently, she has helped transition healthcare organizations from a “paper to a paperless” electronic health record (EHR) environment.
Matern graduated from the University of Charleston in Charleston, W. Va., with a Bachelor of Arts degree and from the College of New Jersey in Trenton, N.J., with a Master of Education degree.
Today, more than two million Tennesseans are enrolled with Shared Health. By year’s end, Shared health will reach an additional 500,000 Tennesseans. For more information on Shared Health, visit the company’s web site at .
About Shared Health
Shared health is transforming healthcare by offering innovative health information technology solutions that improve quality and lower costs. Shared Health’s web-based applications securely share and connect medical information across a patient’s network of clinicians. We continually strive to be the clinician’s trusted partner for sharing relevant patient information at the point of care, enabling both health care professionals and consumers to improve outcomes. For more information on Shared Health, visit the company’s web site at .
Shared Health, Inc.