Phoenix, AZ, Feb 22, 2008 – First Choice Professionals, LLC., today announced the addition of Mark Scherling to its expanding Applications Services business unit. Mark will join FCP as Program Management Office and Siemens Practice Director.

Mark brings thirteen years of Healthcare IT thought leadership experience to FCP. Prior to joining FCP, Mark was responsible for the Management of systems support at Catholic Healthcare West. Prior to that responsibility, Mark spent 7 years in healthcare IT consultative roles as a Program Manager, implementation Director and as a clinical and financial systems analyst – working with numerous health care organizations across the US.

Mark said “I’m excited to assume the role of PMO and Siemens Practice Director for FCP. This is a strong, dynamic Company 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 CEO, Randy Bailey noted that
“Mark’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 accounts across the United States. Mark is highly respected by everyone that has been associated with him during his extensive healthcare career. We are thrilled”.

‘FCP’s Siemens and PMO Practice see continued growth in 2008 ’
FCP, well known for healthcare integration expertise, will engage Mark’s experience to expand the company’s rapidly growing PMO services and Siemens consulting group. Mark brings clarity to the healthcare technology visions of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and CIOs while understanding the success ingredients of managing high priority projects and implementations.

Brian Hill, FCP’s Director of Applications notes, “Mark’s ability to leverage proven health IT PMO methodologies, along with his innovative thinking will be a powerful asset to our clients when united with our applications consulting base. When our clients and future customers want to understand how to positively impact clinical and financial performance through technology and experienced program management, FCP will provide a robust solution.”

Mark can be reached via e-mail mscherling@fcp.com or (602)999-2210.

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