CareTech Solutions Names Colleen M. Hanley Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Government Affairs

TROY, Mich., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CareTech Solutions (www.caretech.com) an information technology (IT) and web products and services company serving U.S. hospitals and health systems, announced the appointment of Colleen M. Hanley to the newly formed position of vice president, Marketing, Communications and Government Affairs.

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"I am delighted to have Colleen join the CareTech Solutions team," said Jim Giordano, president and chief executive officer. "She brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the organization at a pivotal moment in our company's history. CareTech is sitting on the threshold of significant growth opportunities as hospitals and health systems look for IT solutions that will improve patient and clinician services while reducing costs. Colleen's successful track record of strategic brand positioning and integrated messaging will help us to connect our value proposition with the hundreds of U.S. hospital administrators and marketers who are looking for the right IT partner to serve their growing business services needs."

Hanley has more than 20 years of marketing and communications experience, including serving in the environmental, manufacturing, automotive and business services sectors. She joins CareTech Solutions from ArvinMeritor, Inc. (NYSE: ARM), a global supplier of automotive components and systems. She most recently served as its vice president of Business and Product Strategy for the Light Vehicle Systems business group and before that held numerous leadership positions including oversight for corporate communications, corporate marketing, brand management and internal communications.

Prior to joining ArvinMeritor, Hanley spent six years with technology services leader, HP (formerly EDS), and five years with air pollution control manufacturer, Nederman.

Hanley received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, and a Master of Arts in Advertising from Michigan State University. She also served on the global executive board of directors for the International Association of Business Communications (IABC), as well as, five years as an officer of its Detroit chapter.

About CareTech Solutions, Inc.

CareTech Solutions, Inc., an information technology and web products and services provider for hospitals and health systems, creates value for clients through customized solutions that contribute to improving patient care while lowering healthcare costs. From implementing emerging technologies to supporting day-to-day operations, CareTech offers expert IT services across the entire patient data lifecycle.

CareTech Solutions is the 2008 and 2009 Best in KLAS award recipient in the IT Outsourcing (Extensive) segment, as ranked by healthcare executives and professionals in the Top 20 Best in KLAS Awards report. 

For more information, please visit www.caretech.com.

SOURCE CareTech Solutions, Inc.