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Dr. Minalkumar Patel Selected to Advise New York Business Group on Health

Posted on: Monday, 29 October 2007, 09:00 CDT

Care Management International, Inc., the market innovator in medical management and clinical services smart sourcing, today announced the selection of Chief Executive Officer Minalkumar Patel, MD, MPH to the New York Business Group on Health (NYBGH). A prominent healthcare executive, Dr. Patel brings to the NYBGH tremendous industry experience as both a practicing physician and a seasoned healthcare executive.

"Dr. Patel will provide essential advice and guidance to the New York Business Group on Health's board of directors," said Laurel Pickering, executive director, New York Business Group on Health. "Dr. Patel's company, Care Management International, and NYBGH are both working to decrease the cost and improve the quality care for all."

The New York Business Group on Health is a coalition of tri-state businesses focused on measuring, reporting and improving health care quality. NYBGH will celebrate its 25th anniversary at its Annual Meeting tomorrow and is excited to introduce Dr. Patel in the newly created role of Medical Advisor. Dr. Patel will aid in the strategic planning of NYBGH's programs and upcoming events, including the New York Metro Quality of Care Project.

"The New York Business Group on Health promotes increased access and transparency in the healthcare system by providing employers and consumers with reliable, independent information on healthcare cost and quality," said Minalkumar Patel, MD, MPH, Chief Executive Officer of Care Management International. "Becoming an active member of the group's Physician Advisory Council allows me to share insight into the various opportunities to innovate and improve quality being used in care management today."

About New York Business Group on Health

Founded in 1982, the New York Business Group on Health (NYBGH) is a not-for-profit coalition of 150 businesses and is the only organization in the New York Metropolitan area exclusively devoted to employer health benefit issues. NYBGH functions as the forum for businesses to explore contemporary healthcare issues and find practical resolutions. Members include employers and health-related organizations. The mission of NYBGH is to provide leadership and knowledge to employers to promote a value-based, market-driven healthcare system.

About Care Management International

Care Management International provides a full range of care management support services for healthcare companies seeking to improve quality, optimize operational performance, and lower costs. Large national and regional healthcare companies turn to Care Management International for smart sourcing - customized clinical programs, enhanced by highly-trained talent, that save time and allow for staffing flexibility using resources that are available around-the-clock, both on a real-time and consultative basis. Care Management International empowers healthcare clients to retain ownership and control of their care management competencies supporting the delivery of quality medical care. Headquartered in Hoboken, NJ, Care Management International can be reached at 201-420-6686 or via the Internet at www.caremanagementinternational.com.

Source: Business Wire

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