CHICAGO, Jan. 19, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NASDAQ:MDRX), a global leader in healthcare information technology, announced two additions to its executive team. Lisa Khorey joined Allscripts in the newly created role of Chief Client Delivery Officer, and Alan Fowles was named President of Allscripts International.
Khorey and her team will focus on all aspects of delivering Allscripts product and solution suites to clients. These efforts underscore Allscripts renewed focus on delivering top-notch, highly coordinated service to clients. Fowles will lead the Allscripts team as the company continues its growth internationally, working with clients to effectively deploy technology to improve the health of the populations they manage.
Khorey joins Allscripts from Ernst & Young, where she was the Executive Director of E&Y’s National Provider Practice, specializing in analytics. Previously, she had a successful career in a variety of technical and executive leadership roles at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Fowles comes to Allscripts with more than 25 years of health IT experience. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Nuance Communications, leading its international healthcare business.
“Allscripts is a leader in helping healthcare providers and consumers around the globe digitize, connect and engage in care,” said Khorey. “I am deeply committed to forming trusting relationships with our clients to better serve their needs and empower them to provide smarter care to their patients.”
“Giving clients the solutions they need to improve clinical, financial and operational outcomes through an open platform is central to Allscripts vision for health care,” Fowles said. “The Allscripts International team will look to harness the momentum we have generated over the past 4 years and continue to improve care delivery around the world through the accelerated use of information technology.”
“Allscripts is committed to serving our clients at the forefront of healthcare innovation, and providing the clinical, financial and interoperability they need to succeed,” said Paul Black, Allscripts Chief Executive Officer. “Lisa Khorey has been a passionate advocate for the integration of electronic information systems in health care, and Alan Fowles’ extensive international health IT experience will deliver Allscripts international growth. Their additions will bolster the Allscripts leadership team as we look toward a successful 2017.”
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