Viemed Healthcare Announces New Independent Board Member
10 November 2020 - 12:00AM
Viemed Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company” or “Viemed”) (TSX: VMD.TO
and NASDAQ:VMD), a home medical equipment supplier that provides
post-acute respiratory care services in the United States,
announced today that Sabrina Heltz has joined the Board of
Directors as an independent director.
Ms. Heltz began her career at Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of Louisiana (“BCBSLA”) as an actuary and earned her
credentials as an Associate in the Society of Actuaries and a
Member of the American Academy of Actuaries. During her time at
BCBSLA, she ascended in her role and responsibilities, ultimately
serving as SVP/Chief Actuary of the plan for five years. Her career
then transitioned to managing other operational areas of BCBSLA,
including its pharmacy benefits program, medical management program
and provider reimbursement areas. She ended her 31 year career at
BCBSLA as SVP overseeing the provider contracting and reimbursement
programs for the plan, spearheading the advancement of the plan's
data and analytics capabilities to enable value based reimbursement
programs and innovative quality and care improvement programs.
Following her career at BCBSLA, she served for four years at
Ochsner Health Network as Chief Operations Officer and recently
transitioned to an executive advisor, assisting the network in its
strategy and operations to enable success in value based contracts
offered by Medicare and commercial health plans.
Ms. Heltz brings to Viemed extensive healthcare
leadership experience specifically related to healthcare systems
and the private insurance sector.
“We are extremely excited to have Sabrina join
our Board of Directors, as we are continuing to build out our
service offering to more healthcare systems and innovative payor
models,” said Casey Hoyt, Viemed's CEO. “Sabrina brings a wealth of
experience to our outstanding and dedicated team, and I am
confident that she will add a skillset to our Board that will
enable us to continue to expand our service offerings. We are
fortunate to have Sabrina, and her outstanding track record across
decades of service, join our team and continue the passion of
servicing chronically ill patients in the home.”
ABOUT VIEMED HEALTHCARE,
INC.
Viemed is a provider of in-home medical
equipment and post-acute respiratory healthcare services in the
United States. Viemed’s service offerings are focused on effective
in-home treatment with clinical practitioners providing therapy and
counseling to patients in their homes using cutting edge
technology. Visit our website at www.viemed.com.
For further information, please contact:
Glen AkselrodBristol Capital905-326-1888glen@bristolir.com
Todd ZehnderChief Operating OfficerViemed Healthcare,
Inc.337-504-3802investorinfo@viemed.com
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