Marty Ovens Named as Vice President, Business Development at MSC

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC announced Marty Ovens as its new Vice President of Business Development today.  In this role, Ovens will work closely with MSC's executive team and its national sales organizations to further grow and expand the company's business.

A veteran sales and marketing executive, Marty's 20-year experience in the workers' compensation arena includes 14 years at Coventry Health Care.  Throughout his career, Ovens has held various positions including sales, sales management and marketing roles while implementing successful strategies and building key client relationships.  Most recently, Ovens served as Senior Vice President at Paradigm Management Services where he was responsible for delivering the company's unique catastrophic services to many of the industry's leading payers.  Marty began his business career at Liberty Mutual Insurance Cos.  

"Since I first entered the managed care industry in 1995, I've seen the advent of PPO services and the impact it's had on our clients over the past 15 years. As medical costs continue to trend upward, having a clear strategy to manage utilization of durable medical equipment, Home Health and Transportation and Translation services can have a significant impact in controlling total spend.  It is clear to me that MSC's national provider network, client savings and the adjuster efficiencies gained from our technology investments are in direct response to our customers needs.  It's an exciting time to be joining MSC, with significant resources being set against industry leading program development.  I am energized by the opportunities this brings to drive new business," said Ovens.

"We are thrilled to have Marty join MSC as part of our management team.  His extensive industry knowledge and reputation for building long-term business relationships makes him a perfect fit at MSC," said MSC's President and CEO, Joe Delaney.  

About MSC

Jacksonville, Fla.-based MSC is the nation's leading care management company serving post-injury workers' compensation patients. The company provides technology-driven solutions with a clinically based foundation to the country's largest workers' compensation insurers, third-party administrators and self-insured employers. By focusing on specialized ancillary services, MSC offers distinct expertise via a single point of contact. MSC's service areas include Catastrophic & Home Health Services, Equipment & Device Management, and Optimal Care Transportation & Translation. For more information, visit www.YourMSC.com.

SOURCE MSC Care Management