JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty Disease Management Services, Inc., a leading provider of disease management services, announced today that Brian Vervynck has joined the firm as vice president of sales.
Vervynck has more than 25 years of experience in the health care industry with both well-established and start-up companies. Prior to joining Specialty Disease Management Services, he was vice president of sales for American Health Holding, Inc., with responsibility for sales development throughout the United States. Vervynck also held senior management positions at other companies including NaviMedix, McKesson - Access Health Group and TOKOS Medical Corporation.
“We are very excited to have someone of Brian’s caliber join our team,” said Frederic S. Goldstein, founder and president of Specialty Disease Management Services. “Brian brings a wealth of disease management knowledge and experience to our organization. A large part of his career has been devoted to developing and selling health care programs. With the growing interest among states and other organizations to implement disease management programs, his background and proven track record make him the ideal choice for this position.”
“I am excited about joining Specialty Disease Management as the company has pioneered an industry unique approach to disease management,” said Vervynck. “Their approach demonstrates remarkable clinical and financial results in both the public and commercial market places.”
Vervynck earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Western Washington University and has completed executive graduate programs at UCLA. He also served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Infantry.
Specialty Disease Management Services was recently selected to provide community-based nurses for Mississippi’s new disease management program for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic illnesses. The firm also participates in several Medicaid disease management programs in Mississippi, Montana, Washington, Colorado, Texas and Oregon and provides disease management services to private employers.
Founded in 1997, Specialty Disease Management Services, Inc. provides a unique community-based approach to disease management services. Based in Jacksonville, FL, the firm consistently demonstrates positive quality, cost, and satisfaction outcomes in the management of patients with complex chronic diseases. The company contracts with government and private payers of health services and operates in several states throughout the country. For more information, please visit http://www.specialtydisease.com/.
Specialty Disease Management Services, Inc.
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