Electronic Medical Records Software and Practice Management Solutions Provider gloStream, Inc. Names Michael Sappington as CEO
gloStream, Inc., an electronic medical records software and practice management solutions provider serving healthcare facilities nationwide, announced today that Mike Sappington has been named the company’s CEO.
Bloomfield Hills, MI (June 12, 2007) –
gloStream, Inc. (gloStream), an electronic medical records software and practice management solutions provider serving healthcare facilities nationwide, announced today that Mike Sappington has been named the company’s CEO.
Sappington will be responsible for developing and implementing the company’s business strategies, overseeing day-to-day operations and managing the gloStream software research and development team. Sappington also will develop a nationwide network of partners to sell, deliver and support its electronic medical record software and practice management solutions. gloStream partners will undergo a certification process to ensure they are proficient at implementing and supporting the company’s solutions. gloStream also will offer its partners ongoing training, sales and support services creating a world class support environment for physicians nationwide.
“gloStream is working with a team of talented business leaders, doctors and information technology professionals who have a passion for creating the technology that’s charting the future direction of healthcare,” said Yaw Kwakye, co-founder and chief architect of gloStream. “As a technology veteran and accomplished business leader, Mike is the perfect candidate to lead our organization and recruit other talented professionals who will help us grow our business.”
gloStream has already developed an Open Platform for Healthcare Information Technology (gloStream OPHIT) initiative aimed at forming key industry alliances so the company can seamlessly integrate its solutions with best of breed, industry technology. In addition, the organization’s Center of Excellence Program will seek out healthcare facilities to use its solutions and provide feedback and insight for future product development.
“Electronic medical record technology is just beginning to take shape within healthcare, making it an exciting time to join the industry,” said Sappington. “I’m delighted as well to be part of an organization focused on forming deep industry relationships and alliances, and giving doctors the opportunity to influence new technology. By leveraging the expertise and experience of the doctors we’re working with and committing ourselves to develop products with an open platform, we have a great opportunity to enhance the care that doctors can provide their patients.”
Sappington has more than 20 years experience with fast-growing technology companies as an entrepreneur, senior leader and visionary. As partner and COO of Michigan-based Netrex Secure Solutions, Sappington took part in pioneering and developing a platform for managed security services for the Internet. Netrex was eventually purchased by Internet Security Systems, which is now part of IBM and remains one of the largest managed security services firms across the globe. Sappington also held board, advisory and senior management positions at other technology companies.
About gloStream
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based gloStream provides physicians with electronic medical record software and practice management solutions delivered and supported through a nationwide network of partners. gloStream solutions are secure, easy-to-use applications built on the Microsoft platform. With a simple user interface and single-click access to comprehensive patient data, gloStream products help doctors improve patient care by streamlining workflow and creating efficiencies in office administration. gloEMR version 3.5 from gloStream is a CCHIT Certified℠ product for CCHIT Ambulatory EHR 2006. For more information, visit http://www.glostream.com or call 877-glo-EMR1.
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Source: gloStream
