ATHENAHEALTH ANNOUNCES SENIOR MANAGEMENT ADDITION AND CHANGES

December 14th, 2007 | Computer Software , Technology | 0 Comments »

N/A (December 14, 2007) – (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) —

– Todd Park to Focus On Strategy as Chief Athenista; Elected to Board
of Directors

– Robert Cosinuke Hired as Chief Marketing Officer

WATERTOWN, Mass., Dec. 14, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — athenahealth, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATHN), a leading provider of internet-based business services to physician practices, today announced changes to the Company’s senior leadership.

Todd Park, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of athenahealth, will assume the new role of Chief Athenista in order to focus on long-term strategy and also will join the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2008. In this role, Mr. Park will assess the rapidly evolving health care landscape, envision athenahealth’s place within it, and explore significant opportunities for the Company. In his new role, Mr. Park will be stepping down from the senior leadership team and out of responsibility for day-to-day management affairs. He will continue to report to Jonathan Bush, athenahealth’s Chairman and CEO.

“As Chief Athenista and as a member of our Board of Directors, Todd will be able to more readily focus on the strategic direction of athenahealth and on expanding the Company’s leadership position within the health care community,” said Jonathan Bush. “Today’s announcement highlights the Company’s continued efforts to broaden our leadership team as we grow our market position, services, and brand.”

Mr. Park commented, “I am tremendously proud of our success to date and am incredibly excited about the opportunities in front of us. We have a terrific team, a compelling vision, and a passionate commitment to making a big difference in health care. This role will enable me to focus on our long-term strategy so that we can make our vision a reality.”

athenahealth also announced that it has hired Robert Cosinuke as Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 1, 2008. In this role, Mr. Cosinuke will lead the Company’s marketing and product development initiatives. Prior to joining athenahealth, Mr. Cosinuke was a Co-Founder and a regional President of Digitas, Inc., one of the world’s leading digital marketing and media companies. He will also report to Jonathan Bush.

“Rob brings tremendous experience leading marketing programs for many of the world’s top brands and will be a major asset as we grow our network of physicians and continue to develop innovative solutions for them,” said Mr. Bush.

“I could not be more excited to join athenahealth, as I feel the company is at the forefront of changing the way medical groups conduct business and deliver care,” said Mr. Cosinuke. “athenahealth and its services have emerged as true disrupters in the ambulatory market, and I look forward to continuing to grow awareness of our brand and the power of our products.”

Source: ATHENAHEALTH