Bob Elrod Joins FCP as new CTO
Phoenix, AZ, Feb 21, 2007 – First Choice Professionals, LLC., today announced the addition of Bob Elrod to its expanding integration and technology force as the Chief Technology Officer.
Bob brings two decades of experience as a technologist and Healthcare IT thought leader to FCP. In one of his most-recent positions, he was vice president of Technology for Medicity, Inc., a provider of Web-based portal solutions, electronic health records, and community-wide patient indexing solutions for hospitals, payors and large physician groups. Prior to that post, Bob was chief technology officer and product architect for the iServices Division of Park City Solutions.
Bob said “I’m eager to assume the Chief Technology role for FCP. This is a strong Company that is poised for great achievements in the near term, and I look forward to being part of the organizations success.”
In commenting on the announcement, FCP’s CEO, Randy Bailey noted that
“Bob’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, cost-efficient solutions in healthcare technology”.
‘Union of Healthcare Technology and Integration ’
FCP, well known for healthcare integration expertise, will engage Bob’s experience to expand the company’s technology capabilities and services. Bob’s ability to bring clarity to the healthcare technology visions of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and CIOs while understanding the demands of engineers and analysts tasked with implementation, “facilitates progress,” he says. “I’m very accustomed to tailoring high-tech messages to different audiences and helping them gain the necessary awareness and comfort levels with the information as they evaluate new solutions.”
Glenn Sandstrom, FCP’s Director of Integration notes, “Bob’s ability to leverage existing and new technologies, along with his innovative thinking will be a powerful asset to our clients when united with our integration capability and methodology. When our clients and future customers want to understand how to positively impact clinical and financial performance through technology and integration, FCP will provide a robust solution that no other firm can match.”
Bob can be reached via e-mail belrod@fcp.com or his cell — (216) 225-3739.