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Hanger Names Asif Ahmad to Board of Directors [Health & Beauty Close - Up](Health & Beauty Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Hanger reported that Asif Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Anthelio Healthcare Solutions, has been elected to its Board of Directors. According to a Hanger release, Ahmad, who qualifies as an independent director under applicable New York Stock Exchange listing standards, was appointed on August 13. "A proven leader in the healthcare information technology industry, Asif is widely recognized for his ability to concurrently advance high quality patient care, drive business value, and grow market share," Hanger President and CEO Vinit Asar said. "Given the strategic role of technology in Hanger's future, Asif's extensive experience in informatics, information technology, clinical operations, and business intelligence at major for-profit healthcare service providers and not-for-profit academic medical centers will be a valuable addition to Hanger's Board of Directors." The company noted that Ahmad has had a stellar career working with some of the most well-known healthcare organizations and academic institutions in the country. Prior to joining Anthelio, Ahmad was Sr. Vice President Information and Technology Services at McKesson Specialty Health where he was responsible for the strategic development of innovative technologies, processes and products. Before joining McKesson, a Fortune 20 Global Company, he served as VP, Diagnostic Services/CIO and Associate Dean at Duke University Health System and Medical Center. He was also CIO/CTO and Chair of the Clinical Technology Council at The Ohio State University Health System and Medical Center. Anthelio Healthcare Solutions is a provider of healthcare technology solutions. Hanger delivers orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) patient care, and distributes O&P products and rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. More information and complete details: www.antheliohealth.com www.hanger.com. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |