HealthPort, a top 30 company in the healthcare information technology industry, announced today the appointment of Mike Labedz as President and CEO. Labedz also serves as President of HealthPort’s parent company, Thurston Group, LLC, and was instrumental in bringing Companion Technologies and SDS together in 2007 to form HealthPort.
“HealthPort is well-positioned to continue growing, thriving and helping an increasing number of healthcare providers increase efficiency and improve quality of care,” says Labedz. “As we embark on a new and exciting era, I’m pleased to lead such a talented team.” Labedz also notes that HealthPort’s former President and CEO, Frank Murphy, “leaves a legacy of high standards, excellent leadership and commitment to our clients.”
Frank Murphy, who served as President and CEO for four years, presided over the successful transition to the company’s new ownership in 2007 and was instrumental in directing the integration of Companion Technologies and SDS. “My pledge to our parent company after the merger took place was to remain President and CEO of HealthPort for one year to ensure a smooth transition for both companies, build a solid leadership team, and secure our technology infrastructure for future growth. At this point, I’m excited to turn the company over to the capable hands and leadership of Mr. Labedz and the remaining team,” states Murphy. Murphy is leaving HealthPort to pursue another executive leadership opportunity, but adds that he strongly believes in the organization’s direction and vision, and feels privileged to have worked with the HealthPort team.
HealthPort’s strategic initiatives for 2008 include a continued focus on excellent customer service; identifying and capitalizing upon both organic growth and acquisition opportunities; and increasing its portfolio of healthcare technology products and services to offer a more integrated, enterprise suite of solutions that improve healthcare business processes, quality of care and financial performance.
About HealthPort
HealthPort combines technology and strategic solutions to continually improve fragmented business processes for the healthcare community. The company offers revenue cycle management, electronic medical record, electronic document management, document conversion and storage services, practice management, release-of-information, and healthcare consulting services. HealthPort is the one-source provider, offering the widest selection of affordable, quality health information products and services in the industry. For more information, visit www.healthport.com or call 800-737-2585.
Comments