Laura Campbell & Associates, Business Growth Advisory Firm, Celebrates 20 Years; Company has Served more than 500 New and Existing Businesses Nationwide

Laura Campbell & Associates, a business growth advisory firm founded in 1997, is pleased to announce it is celebrating its 20th anniversary. During the last two decades, the company has assisted more than 500 companies and start-ups in their growth and development, and also helped guide numerous private equity investors and individual executive coaching clients. While the firm serves clients from coast to coast, Laura Campbell & Associates is headquartered in the thriving business district of Brentwood, Tenn., just outside of Nashville.

“It was 20 years ago that we set out to help businesses and individuals achieve their growth goals while building companies that make a difference in the world. I am pleased to report we have done just that,” stated Laura Campbell, Founder and CEO. “From helping build a multibillion-dollar company that began as a few scribbles on a piece of paper to coaching young executives on their next career moves, the triumphs of our clients have been truly rewarding. We thank the many individuals who have contributed to our success and look forward to all that we will accomplish in our next 20 years.”

The firm’s comprehensive services include strategic planning; business acceleration assessments; executive coaching; sales and business development; marketing and communications; and fundraising strategy and investor relations. While many Laura Campbell & Associates clients are focused on healthcare, technology and business-to-business services, the firm has a wealth of experience in other industries.

“Many of our client relationships involve assisting businesses with better organizing and communicating their positioning and using their limited financial resources more wisely, as well as attracting needed funding,” said Campbell. “While many of our executive clients rank among the best-of-the-best in the country, we draw upon deep experience to help individuals from all backgrounds and at all levels in their careers. An important part of our mission is giving back to the community and making our services accessible and economical for all – especially the next generation of business executives or individuals looking to maximize their impact in the business world.”

Executive Coaching and Business Assessment Expansion
Laura Campbell & Associates has recently expanded the amount of time allocated to working with executive coaching clients across the country via telephone and Skype. There has also been a strong demand for the company’s business acceleration assessment services, which involve identifying actions for quick growth results. The firm’s proven track record is built upon highly individualized services, all of which are implemented under the personal direction of Campbell and supported by an experienced team of writers, analysts, marketers and graphic designers.

Campbell is a nationally recognized thought leader in launching and growing businesses – as an entrepreneur, a venture capitalist, a strategist, an author and a corporate communicator for both public and private companies. In addition to serving as a board member of numerous companies and organizations, Campbell’s experience includes serving as the first female Partner of one of the South’s leading venture capital firms, Massey Burch, where she worked alongside the late Jack C. Massey, who founded and listed three companies on the New York Stock Exchange. Campbell’s background also includes launching and serving as President of the Nashville Health Care Council, a highly successful and first-of-its-kind economic development organization.

Clients Praise Firm’s Effectiveness
“Over the past two decades, Laura Campbell and her team have assisted many of the companies I have invested in with growing their businesses,” said Luke Simons, investor and former Co-head of investment banking firm J.C. Bradford & Co. “Laura’s insights and unique background in building companies, finance and communications are always extremely valuable. That’s why I recommend Laura time and time again. She is gifted in working with entrepreneurial ventures and a real pro at helping businesses communicate with both investors and customers. The value and personal attention she provides to clients is outstanding.”

According to Dick Ragsdale, Co-founder of Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) and founder of more than a dozen businesses, “Having known Laura Campbell for more than 20 years, what impresses me the most are her extremely high integrity and innate understanding of how to grow businesses. Laura has that rare combination of strategic, financial and communications skills that can envision and articulate the future of a business while still staying grounded in today’s financial realities.”

“Laura’s expertise in understanding an ever-changing, complex healthcare landscape is unparalleled. She has assisted me in more than six different healthcare companies in the last 20 years, and her results are nothing short of phenomenal,” stated serial entrepreneur Phil Suiter. “She exhibits the highest integrity, most complete confidentiality and the best return of investment that you will ever receive on her strategies. She is exemplary!”

For more information about Laura Campbell & Associates, visit www.laura-campbell.com, email laura@laura-campbell.com or call 615.579.6599.

What Clients Say:
“We will continue working with Laura Campbell forever and amen, and I will be hiring her again at my next company, wherever and whenever that may be. I cannot recommend Laura or her work any more highly.”

“Laura and her team produce quality work on time and on budget. Even more importantly, they take ownership of your success.”

“Laura was extremely skilled in assessing our messaging and strategic positioning in the marketplace and providing a solid foundation for future growth. Her work has better aligned our team, transformed our marketing efforts and positively impacted sales.”

“Laura Campbell is a business growth, strategy and marketing guru with both a great touch for and phenomenal experience with entrepreneurial companies. Laura’s sensibilities for what and how both customers and investors think about companies are second-to-none because Laura was a VC in the not-too-distant past.”

“Laura and her team were skilled in what it takes to start a new business. Laura was able to prioritize the marketing projects and tasks necessary to bring a new company from concept to incorporation.”

“I have been thoroughly impressed with Laura’s knowledge and professionalism, the quality of her work, and the way she personally handles the details of client engagements. Laura anticipates needs, effectively manages projects and provides a great value to customers.”

 

Webinar on Reducing Hospital Outmigration, Competing with Brand Names to be Moderated by Aegis Health Group and DHG Healthcare

Losing customers is always top of mind for any business, and hospitals are not immune to this phenomenon. Yet when the topic of patient outmigration comes up, often there is a lack of understanding about why patients leave and about effective strategies that can be used to address retention.

A complimentary webinar hosted by Aegis Health Group and DHG Healthcare explores how hospitals can successfully stem outmigration and its impact on the bottom line in a competitive marketplace. Webinar participants will hear firsthand from hospital executives who are using various strategies to reduce outmigration and to increase retention throughout the care continuum.

The hour-long webinar, “Outmigration – Competing with Brand Names,” begins at 1:00 pm EDT/ 12:00pm CDT on Thursday, September 29. Participants must pre-register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3087122263891791108.

“Outmigration affects nearly all providers in some fashion,” says co-moderator Phil Suiter, President and CEO of Aegis Health Group. “Whether it is the perception of ’bigger is better,’ referral patterns by physicians, imaging, directed contracting, access or other factors, providers must understand how to address market share that is shifting away from them to their competitors located in the same market or elsewhere.”

Hospital leaders from across the nation that will share their strategies to curb outmigration include:

  • Pat Board, President & CEO, Union Health System – Terre Haute, Indiana
  • Vicki Dallmann-Papke, Director, ProHealth Works & Population Health Management, ProHealth Care – Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • Aaron Lewis, VP Strategic Growth, RCCH Healthcare Partners – Brentwood, Tennessee

“We are honored to have an esteemed panel of hospital leaders who will share their firsthand knowledge and successes regarding outmigration,” said co-moderator Kevin Locke, Partner, DHG Healthcare. “Healthcare industry trends impacting outmigration will be highlighted as well, including payer and employer contracting, mergers and acquisitions, provider partnerships and increased consumerism.”

Participants in the webinar will gain an understanding of the following topics:

  • Using physician network development and employer relationship management as a means to curb outmigration
  • Strategies and specific approaches utilized by physician specialists and local employers
  • Potential ways of leveraging IT platforms and analytic capabilities to identify outmigration patterns
  • Structuring strategic partnerships with tertiary/quaternary organizations to effectively remain independent and prevent losing market share
  • How to identify and cultivate relationships with consumers outside of a traditional healthcare setting

For more information about this complimentary webinar, please visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3087122263891791108.

About Aegis Health Group
For 27 years, Aegis Health Group has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with proven-effective employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions. Its award-winning employer engagement and population health strategies enable hospitals to grow market share, reduce outmigration and increase revenue by identifying the health risks of local employees and consumers within the community. Complementing this is Aegis’ data-driven physician relationship management solution that strategically aligns hospitals and their medical staff in a way that drives service-line growth, increases referrals, enhances patient care and provides timely issue resolution. Further information about Aegis Health Group, a privately held company based in Brentwood, Tennessee is available at www.AegisGroup.com.

About DHG Healthcare
DHG Healthcare, the national healthcare practice of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, is a leading professional services firm serving the healthcare industry and is ranked by Modern Healthcare as the 7th largest privately-held consulting firm in the nation. Spanning the broader healthcare ecosystem, our clients share the common challenge of successfully navigating the unparalleled amount of federal, state and market-driven reform underway in the U.S. Our services in the consulting, assurance and tax domains are purposefully designed to assist our clients in their journey to risk capability. Creating institutional value is a critical focus as our clients define their strategic approach, execute on transformational plans, and manage the financial health and sustainability of their organizations. Learn more about the services and people of DHG Healthcare at www.dhgllp.com/healthcare.

Thomas Health System Expands Services to Promote Health and Wellness in the State of West Virginia

Thomas Health System today announced investments in expanded services to promote health and wellness in the state of West Virginia. As the 10th largest private employer in West Virginia, Thomas Health System has a rich history of serving the community for more than 100 years. Comprised of Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis Hospitals, the system’s reach extends state-wide through its nearly 2,000 employees and 450 physicians.

A recent report by the publication 24/7 Wall Street highlights growing concerns regarding the health of West Virginians. Beckley, West Virginia in Raleigh County was named the unhealthiest city in the United States, as three other cities, Charleston (13), Weirton (20) and Huntington (22), made the list of 25. Weirton-Steubenville, Huntington-Ashland and Beckley had the three highest adult obesity rates in the country. More than 37.8% of the state’s adult (18+) population are smokers. Coupled with obesity, inactivity, heart disease and other health issues, these factors contribute to West Virginia being one of the unhealthiest states in the nation.

“Thomas Health System is committed to improving health and wellness within the state of West Virginia and is making significant investments in services and technologies to promote positive change,” said Dan Lauffer, President and CEO of Thomas Health System. “While recent reports have highlighted negative healthcare trends within the state, it is important to recognize that many of the behaviors and healthcare issues driving these trends can be prevented.”

“Thomas Health System is taking steps to better engage and educate West Virginians about how to improve their health, while increasing the accessibility of needed healthcare resources within the state,” stated Lauffer. “Getting ahead of health maladies with prevention and intervention is the key way to change the population health of the state. This is precisely why Thomas Health has invested millions of dollars in the new urgent care and wellness center in Charleston.”

Saint Francis First Health & Wellness Center, which recently opened in downtown Charleston, helps individuals more proactively identify steps to improve health, as well as addresses non-emergent health issues, lab work, health screenings, flu shots and minor illnesses and injuries. Response to the center’s accessible, economical services, as well as patient conveniences such as online visit appointment scheduling, have been overwhelmingly positive.

Within the state of West Virginia, 60% of Emergency Room (ER) visits are for non-life threatening issues that could be appropriately handed in either an urgent care setting, such as Saint Francis First, or in a family practitioner’s office setting. This current dynamic is putting an incredible burden on all hospitals and not providing ongoing health status assessment and improvement for many patients.

“To improve access to care, Thomas Health System is also significantly expanding its employer outreach and primary care network of physicians to better serve the community,” said Lauffer. “Many individuals don’t realize that employers, Medicare and Medicaid all provide patients with a health status assessment and follow-up protocol with little or no charge involved, if, and only if, the patient will seek the care of a Primary Care Physician or Family Practice Physician on a regular basis.”

Thomas Health System recently announced a partnership with population health expert Aegis Health Group to strengthen relationships with local employers, businesses and local community organizations through an employer-directed population health strategy. This new initiative focuses on identifying health risks among workers and offering appropriate hospital-sponsored programs designed to promote better health and align the participants’ needs with available services. Aegis has nearly three decades of experience providing employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions to hundreds of hospitals and health systems across the country.

“We are honored to partner with Thomas Health System as they invest in the health and wellness of West Virginians,” stated Phil Suiter, President and CEO of Aegis Health Group. “Thomas Health System’s commitment to enhance employer engagement, increase consumer awareness and grow its primary care network bring needed leadership to improving population health within the state.”

About Thomas Health System
Serving the healthcare needs of Kanawha Valley for over 100 years, Thomas Health System is focused on delivering the highest standard of service, advanced technology and compassionate, high-quality healthcare in a cost-effective manner. Comprised of Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis hospitals, Thomas Health System is a 403-bed hospital system with nearly 2,000 employees and 450 physicians. As the 10th largest private employer in West Virginia, Thomas Health System is dedicated to building on a rich history of serving its community and providing quality healthcare choices for many years to come. Visit www.thomashealthsystem.com for more information.

About Aegis Health Group
For 27 years, Aegis Health Group has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with proven-effective employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions. Its award-winning employer engagement and population health strategies enable hospitals to grow market share, reduce outmigration and increase revenue by identifying the health risks of local employees and consumers within the community. Complementing this is Aegis’ data-driven physician relationship management solution that strategically aligns hospitals and their medical staff in a way that drives service-line growth, increases referrals, enhances patient care and provides timely issue resolution. Further information about Aegis Health Group, a privately-held company based in Brentwood, Tennessee, is available at www.AegisGroup.com.

Tri-City Medical Center Selects Aegis Health Group’s MDSmart Physician Data Analytics Tool to Identify Physician Referral and Market Trends

Tri-City Medical Center, a Gold Seal-approved, acute care hospital in Oceanside, California, has partnered with Aegis Health Group to identify and analyze physician referral and market trends within the communities it serves. This agreement with Aegis includes the use of MDSmart physician data analytics, a cloud-based intelligence tool that provides actionable analytics focused on identifying physician referral trends and quantifying care relationships. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, Aegis has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions for nearly three decades.

“Partnering with Aegis Health Group will help Tri-City Medical Center gain valuable insights for advancing the health and wellness of the communities we serve,” said Steve Dietlin, Chief Executive Officer of Tri-City Medical Center. “MDSmart simplifies extremely complex data into an easy-to-use visual tool enabling us to better align physicians, to strategically grow our network and to more thoroughly understand the healthcare needs within our market.”

Developed through a proprietary licensing agreement between Aegis and Nashville-based Perception Health, the MDSmart physician data analytics tool has the ability to visually map referral patterns and leakage trends for individual physicians, which is truly groundbreaking intelligence for healthcare providers. MDSmart has the largest, most current set of claims data available on the market today, with more than 3 billion records that are updated every 30 days. The dataset is also the most complete and encompasses the full continuum of care, including pre-acute, acute and post-acute care.

The MDSmart technology complements Aegis’ proven track record of providing consultative services and analytics to a wide array of healthcare providers across the nation. Aegis provides a comprehensive solution to help analyze the intelligence from MDSmart, identify opportunities, and develop and implement a strategic action plan.

“We are pleased to assist Tri-City Medical Center and are impressed with its leadership in serving the healthcare needs of San Diego County’s coastal communities and surrounding region,” said Phil Suiter, President and CEO of Aegis Health Group. “As healthcare providers continue to operate on increasingly tight margins, optimizing care networks by strengthening physician relationships and improving physician alignment is more critical than ever. Actionable analytics enable leaders to identify steps that significantly grow primary care visit volumes while improving overall population health.”

About Tri-City Medical Center
Tri-City Medical Center has served its community for over 50 years and is a 397 bed full service, acute-care hospital in Oceanside, California with a primary care clinic and over 700 physicians practicing in 60 specialties. Its Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission recognizes its commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community it serves. It operates the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in North County as well as an Orthopedic & Spine Institute, a Cardiovascular Health Institute and a Neuroscience Institute along with the Tri-City Wellness Center in Carlsbad, California, recognized as one of the best wellness centers in San Diego County. It also specializes in women’s health, robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City Medical Center has received its sixth consecutive “A” rating from the national hospital safety scoring organization, The Leapfrog Group.  For more information about Tri-City Medical Center and Tri-City Healthcare District, please visit  www.tricitymed.org.

About Aegis Health Group
For 27 years, Aegis Health Group has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with proven-effective employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions. Its award-winning employer engagement and population health strategies enable hospitals to grow market share, reduce outmigration and increase revenue by identifying the health risks of local employees and consumers within the community. Complementing this is Aegis’ data-driven physician relationship management solution that strategically aligns hospitals and their medical staff in a way that drives service-line growth, increases referrals, enhances patient care and provides timely issue resolution. Further information about Aegis Health Group, a privately-held company based in Brentwood, Tennessee, is available at www.AegisGroup.com.

Thomas Health System Selects Aegis Health Group to Support Wellness Initiatives by Engaging the Community and Local Employers

Thomas Health System has partnered with Aegis Health Group to improve the health and wellness of the local community. This initiative will focus on building new relationships with local employers, businesses and community organizations through an employer-directed population health strategy. Based in Charleston, West Virginia, Thomas Health System is the 10th largest private employer in the state of West Virginia and has been serving the community for more than 100 years through Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis Hospitals. Aegis has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions for nearly three decades.

“Our mission is to develop a healthier community,” said Dan Lauffer, President and CEO of Thomas Health System. “We want to emphasize the value that our primary care network can bring to this population health effort. The wide range of services, tools and technologies available through the Aegis partnership to Thomas Health System will help us manage and advance the community’s diverse healthcare needs.”

“The recent opening of the Saint Francis First Urgent Care & Wellness and our partnership with Aegis demonstrate our commitment to being the community’s trusted, personal choice for wellness and quality care, focused on optimal individual health,” added Lauffer.

This new initiative will enhance relationships with local employers, businesses and community organizations to improve overall health. Thomas Health System will focus on identifying health risks among workers and will offer appropriate hospital-sponsored programs designed to promote better health and align the participants’ needs with available services.

“Aegis’ solutions are designed to strengthen Thomas Health System’s position as the provider of choice in its market,” stated Phillip Suiter, President and CEO of Aegis Health Group. “This program puts Thomas Health System at the center of the solution to improve the health of the community and helps lower overall healthcare costs.”

Aegis will support Thomas Health System with a portfolio of proprietary resources and technology including OneCommunity, a population health website portal. OneCommunity allows patients to record and track health and wellness activities online and provides personalized health reports and relevant hospital services, as well as enables employers to anticipate and mitigate workforce health risks. The partnership also includes an in-market “employer relations specialist” who will work within Thomas Health System to oversee this program on a daily basis.

About Thomas Health System
Serving the healthcare needs of Kanawha Valley for over 100 years, Thomas Health System is focused on delivering the highest standard of service, advanced technology and compassionate, high-quality healthcare in a cost-effective manner. Comprised of Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis hospitals, Thomas Health System is a 403-bed hospital system with nearly 2,000 employees and 450 physicians. As the 10th largest private employer in West Virginia, Thomas Health System is dedicated to building on a rich history of serving its community and providing quality healthcare choices for many years to come. Visit www.thomashealthsystem.com for more information.

About Aegis Health Group
For 27 years, Aegis Health Group has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with proven-effective employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions. Its award-winning employer engagement and population health strategies enable hospitals to grow market share, reduce outmigration and increase revenue by identifying the health risks of local employees and consumers within the community. Complementing this is Aegis’ data-driven physician relationship management solution that strategically aligns hospitals and their medical staff in a way that drives service-line growth, increases referrals, enhances patient care and provides timely issue resolution. Further information about Aegis Health Group, a privately-held company based in Brentwood, Tennessee, is available at www.AegisGroup.com.

Lee Memorial Health System Partners with Aegis Health Group to Evaluate Employer Engagement in Southwest Florida Market

Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS), a leading healthcare system serving the Southwest Florida community since 1916, today announced an agreement with Aegis Health Group to evaluate the system’s employer-directed population health strategy. For nearly three decades, Aegis has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with effective employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions.

“We engaged Aegis to help us advance our employer engagement strategy,” said Kevin Newingham, Chief Strategy Officer of Lee Memorial Health System. “Their experience, knowledge and best practices will help us accelerate development and increase impact of our employer-focused efforts.”

Initial activities focus on Aegis completing a strategic and operational evaluation to help LMHS determine an employer engagement strategy that will best support the system’s broader strategic objectives. This strategy includes strengthening relationships with local employers, businesses and other community organizations to promote better health among employees and meet their individual needs with available services. After identifying LMHS’s strategic goals and evaluating market opportunities, Aegis provides a strategic plan for implementation and execution.

“We are honored to assist such a forward-thinking healthcare provider as Lee Memorial Health System in further positioning the system as the leading resource for improving health in the community,” said Phillip Suiter, President and CEO of Aegis Health Group. “We believe that LMHS’s efforts are critical not only to health improvement in Southwest Florida but also to a decrease in overall healthcare costs.”

About Lee Memorial Health System
Since the opening of its first hospital in 1916, Lee Memorial Health System has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, serving the needs of the community. Today, LMHS is a non-profit, integrated health care services organization committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Because we care, services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices, and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.leememorial.org.

About Aegis Health Group
For 27 years, Aegis Health Group has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with proven-effective employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions. Its award-winning employer engagement and population health strategies enable hospitals to grow market share, reduce outmigration and increase revenue by identifying the health risks of local employees and consumers within the community. Complementing this is Aegis’ data-driven physician relationship management solution that strategically aligns hospitals and their medical staff in a way that drives service-line growth, increases referrals, enhances patient care and provides timely issue resolution. Further information about Aegis Health Group, a privately-held company based in Brentwood, Tennessee, is available at www.AegisGroup.com.

Aegis Health Group Continues Rapid Growth with Hospitals and Health Systems, Adds Hammack to Senior Management Team

Aegis Health Group announces the appointment of seasoned healthcare leader Christopher Hammack as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development, marking a continued trend of rapid growth in the company’s customer base and management team. Since 1989, Aegis has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with industry-leading employer engagement, population health and physician relationship strategies that grow market share and revenue while improving the health of the community.

Hammack has more than two decades of experience in the healthcare industry, including senior leadership roles at a nationally recognized health system as well as within the population health and technology sectors. His background includes serving as part of the sales leadership team that helped take EHR pioneer Greenway Health public. Due to continued top level performance, Hammack was promoted to Regional Vice President, where he managed the highest revenue producing division of Greenway. Most recently, he served as National Director of Enterprise Sales of Patientco, a provider of cloud-based patient payment technology. Hammack was responsible for building the enterprise initiative focusing on IDNs, ACOs and large hospital systems. Prior to Patientco, Hammack served as Senior Vice President Provider Solutions of PatientPoint, a point-of-care engagement solution for the hospital and ambulatory markets.

“Chris brings to Aegis not only a deep understanding of healthcare, but a proven track record of top level performance in both direct sales and management,” said Aegis CEO Philip Suiter. “As population health management becomes a greater need in healthcare, we anticipate that Chris will play a key role in bringing Aegis’ products and services to healthcare organizations. These product sets help them to grow market share, enhance their service offerings and effectively position themselves as the leading healthcare resource in their communities.”

Hammack has an in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare providers. His career in healthcare began at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as Corporate Director of Knowledge Management. Throughout his career, Hammack has been a top performer who has received numerous sales awards. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from University of Alabama at Birmingham, received a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) technical certification and has completed the Sandler Sales Training Program.

About Aegis Health Group
For 27 years, Aegis Health Group has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with proven-effective employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions. Its award-winning employer engagement and population health strategies enable hospitals to grow market share, reduce outmigration and increase revenue by identifying the health risks of local employees and consumers within the community. Complementing this is Aegis’ data-driven physician relationship management solution that strategically aligns hospitals and their medical staff in a way that drives service-line growth, increases referrals, enhances patient care and provides timely issue resolution. Further information about Aegis Health Group is available at www.AegisGroup.com.

Aegis Health Group Grows Management Team with the Addition of Two Business Development Executives

Two business development executives have been added to the rapidly expanding team of Aegis Health Group, a leading provider of population health and business development solutions for hospitals and health systems. Ryan Cain and Andrew Harris have joined the company as Vice Presidents of Business Development overseeing the Midwest and Southeast territories respectively.

Both Cain and Harris bring a wealth of management, sales and business development experience to the Aegis team. The hires mark a trend of continued growth for Aegis Health Group, which has been serving hospital and health system clients for more than 25 years.

“Ryan and Andrew are key additions for Aegis as we continue to bring our services to a wider market,” said Aegis Health CEO Phil Suiter. “Both have deep sales and leadership experience within the healthcare field, as well as proven track records of driving growth over the course of their careers.”

A seasoned healthcare executive, Cain most recently served as President and CEO of Universal Medical, a distributor of medical devices, where he grew the customer base to over 450 medical providers nationwide and managed a team of 125 representatives. He has also been an entrepreneur throughout his career, founding three companies and serving as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Nashville State Community College.

Prior to joining Aegis, Harris began his professional career in collegiate coaching before transitioning into the healthcare industry, focusing on wellness initiatives for larger population groups. He has served in sales positions with pharmaceutical manufacturer Allergan as well as wellness venture RivalHealth, where he was a founding team member.

About Aegis Health Group
Aegis Health Group has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with proven-effective population health and wellness strategies for more than 25 years. Its award-winning Population Health Management solutions enable hospitals to grow market share and revenue by identifying and intelligently managing the health risks of individuals within the community. OneCommunity, an online population health platform, leverages technology to actively engage individuals in monitoring their personal health risks, accessing resources available through their local health system, and earning health insurance discounts and other incentives offered by their employer. Complementing these offerings is Aegis’ nationally recognized Physician Relationship Management solution, supported by MDSmart Physician Data Analytics, which strengthens alignment between hospitals and their physicians to drive service-line growth, enhance patient care and provide timely issue resolution. Further information about Aegis is available at www.AegisGroup.com.

Aegis Health Group Releases MDSmart, a Game Changing Tool to Identify Physician Referral Leakage for Healthcare Providers

Aegis Health Group, a leader in population health management and analytics, has released MDSmart —a revolutionary data intelligence tool for healthcare providers. The cloud-based platform provides actionable analytics focused on identifying physician referral trends and quantifying care relationships. Consulting services are also offered, providing a complete solution to help analyze intelligence, to identify strategic opportunities, and to develop an actionable plan.

MDSmart gathers and maps data sets from Medicare, states, facilities, and claims sources, creating a visual model tailored to individual systems’ needs that includes key measures of market performance and missing data gaps, as well as, identifying areas for growth. By visually mapping referral trends for individual physicians across an entire system, MDSmart provides a unique window into the movement of patient populations as never before seen.

“The ability to visually map referral patterns and leakage trends for individual physicians is groundbreaking intelligence for healthcare providers,” said Aegis CEO Phil Suiter. “As providers continue to operate on increasingly thin margins, it is more critical than ever to find ways to measure the value of physician relationships, referral trends, and resulting impact to market share. These actionable analytics enable leaders to identify risk and leverage points to significantly grow volumes and improve overall population health.”

As to the specific capabilities, MDSmart enables providers to focus on areas that will make the biggest impact:

  • Identify and engage key physician referrers and influencers
  • Reduce referral leakage and enhance physician loyalty
  • Assist in the key decisions regarding development of narrow networks
  • Optimize the growth of key service lines and payer mix
  • Proactively identify competitive threats
  • Capitalize on geographic opportunities, market trends, mergers, and acquisitions

MDSmart, which is complemented by Aegis’ proven track record of providing consultative services and analytics to wide array of healthcare providers, was developed with locally-based Perception Health under a proprietary licensing agreement. Perception Health provides visual maps of community care networks with products that provide real-time intelligence to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

About Aegis Health Group

Aegis Health Group has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with proven-effective population health and wellness strategies for 25 years. Its strategic, award-winning Population Health Management solutions enable providers to grow market share and revenue by identifying and intelligently managing the health risks of individuals within the community. Complementing this are Aegis’ data-driven and nationally recognized Physician Relationship Management solutions, supported by a physician data intelligence tool, which create strategic alignment between providers and their medical staff to drive service-line growth, enhance patient care and quality, and provide timely issue resolution. Further information about Aegis is available at www.AegisGroup.com.