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Coalition America, Inc. (CAI), a leader in healthcare technology
and information solutions for customized PPO integration and cost-containment
programs, today announced the hiring of physician David A. Rearick
as chief medical officer. CAI helps its customers reduce costs associated
with healthcare provider reimbursements through the use of innovative
technology and medical cost containment strategies. Rearick joins
CAI from his most recent position as network medical director with
Aetna US Healthcare.
"Our customers tell us that healthcare cost savings is their
number one priority. Dr. Rearick's medical expertise will enable
us to continue to pursue increased cost savings for our customers,"
said Sean Smith, chairman and chief executive officer of CAI. "By
adding a physician to the CAI executive team, we are reaffirming
our commitment to providing employers with the best savings solutions
to reduce their overall healthcare expenditures while receiving
the highest quality of medical care."
In this newly created position, Rearick will be responsible for
overseeing medical cost containment strategies. He is charged with
the task of aggressively fighting medical fraud and wasteful practices,
which lead to rising healthcare costs. He also will implement unbundling
and other medical logic into the CAI system, enhance databases and
initiate strategies to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for
CAI customers. Rearick is skilled in contract negotiations and brings
a unique perspective as a certified physician executive to CAI.
Rearick is board certified in osteopathic medicine from the Midwestern
University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He earned a bachelor's
degree in zoology and philosophy from Baldwin-Wallace College in
Ohio and a master's degree in business administration from Emory
University. Rearick has a distinguished 20-year career in clinical
practice, group practice formation, business development and managed
care. He serves as a diplomat of the American Board of Medical Management.
"I am looking forward to helping CAI maintain the proper balance
between quality healthcare and reasonable cost containment strategies
for our customers," said Rearick.
CAI brings the convenience of the Internet to the country's largest
PPO database in delivering customized healthcare savings solutions.
CAI delivers, on a client-by-client and location-by-location basis,
a complete solution that provides access to the best provider organization
available through the coordination of national, regional and local
networks. Since CAI is not aligned with one PPO in any given region,
the company seeks the most attractive program to meet customized
client expectations. CAI's innovative RepriceNow service enables
customers to instantly reprice medical claims and apply PPO discounts.
The service is easily accessible through CAI's Web site.
Atlanta-based Coalition America, Inc. (CAI) is a leader in healthcare
technology and information solutions for customized PPO integration
and cost-containment programs. CAI offers one source for PPO network
access and administration while assisting companies in controlling
their medical healthcare expenses. CAI links large, self-insured
companies and other payors with the numerous PPO managed care companies
they need to provide the best health plan for their employees. The
range of services offered by CAI include: network integration and
management, electronic data transfer, Internet re-pricing and data-entry
options. CAI, privately-held, recorded more than 2000% growth since
its founding in 1995 and remains debt-free. In the current marketplace
full of venture capitalists and investors, this is truly an accomplishment.
For more information on Coalition America, please visit www.coalitionamerica.com.
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