Scottsdale, AZ - First Choice Professionals announced the addition of Howard Massingill to its expanding Integration Services business unit. Howard will join FCP as the Director Partner Relations.

Howard brings twenty-seven years of Healthcare IT and Integration leadership experience to FCP. Prior to joining FCP, Howard was responsible for developing healthcare solutions for MidTech Partners.  Prior to that responsibility, Howard spent 22 years in healthcare IT in working in both Provider and vendor roles.

Howard said “I’m excited to assume a leadership role in FCP’s integration practice while having an impact on the direction and the service of the company’s growing traditional and vendor integration practices. This is a strong, dynamic organization that is poised for great achievements in the near term, and I look forward to being part of FCP’s success.”

In commenting on the announcement, FCP’s President, Paul White noted that
“Howard’s experience will be a great asset to FCP’s clients, its partners, and the FCP management team, particularly given his achievements in developing and establishing dynamic long trusted relationships with key healthcare executives and leading domestic and international integration organizations.  Howard is highly respected by everyone that has been associated with him during his extensive healthcare career.”

‘FCP’s Integration Practice expected to see continued growth in 2009 ’
FCP, well known for healthcare integration expertise, will engage Howard’s experience to expand the company’s Vendor Integration Group while maintaining and expanding partnerships that are essential to offering our clients optimum solutions.  Howard’s understanding of the technical, operational, and financial benefits of healthcare integration in addition to his background as a CIO brings our clients and partners deeper perspective on how to leverage existing investments on IT through integration.

Glenn Sandstrom, FCP’s Director of Integration notes, “Howard’s experience as a CIO, a vendor executive, and an integration services leader is invaluable to giving our clients and partners a full perspective on the advantages of efficient and accurate information exchange. When our clients, partners, and future customers want to understand how to positively impact clinical and financial performance through technology and integration, FCP will provide a robust solution.”

Howard can be reached via e-mail hmassingill@fcp.com or  540-977-1933.