David Houghton Joins American HealthTech as Chief Operating Officer
JACKSON, Miss., April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American HealthTech today announced that David Houghton will join the company as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Teresa Chase, President and CEO. Houghton comes to American HealthTech with over two decades of executive IT leadership, including 15 years in healthcare. As CIO of Advocat in Brentwood, TN, Houghton oversaw the successful accelerated implementation of electronic health records in 45 post-acute facilities in less than 18 months.
"As the outcomes-driven world of healthcare reshapes our industry, providers will need unprecedented levels of interoperability to drive efficiencies and business intelligence to improve quality. David shares our passion for connecting providers in the healthcare continuum like no other executive we've met," said Teresa Chase, American HealthTech's President and CEO. "We are thrilled to have him join our team and bring his incredible experience as a provider to nurture change and create value for our customers."
Prior to Advocat, Houghton performed in a series of strategic executive positions for international consulting firms including The North Highland Group, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Grant Thornton, LLP. "I'm delighted to join the American HealthTech team and continue serving the industry I love, while growing people and driving innovative solutions. With dramatic change happening in the industry, there's never been a more exciting time to strategically apply technology and talent to accelerate quality outcomes and business performance for post-acute care providers."
About American HealthTech
Headquartered in Jackson, MS, American HealthTech is the post-acute industry's Ultimate Connectivity Partner, connecting caregivers, partners, and healthcare networks to drive higher outcomes in the new era of post-acute care. Coast to coast, a fifth of the nation's providers depend on AHT daily for innovations that free hands to care for others. Founded in 1982, American HealthTech is an employee-owned company.
SOURCE American HealthTech
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