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Healthland President and CEO to Speak in Washington D.C. at Rural Healthcare Advocacy Event
Angie Franks joins panel of healthcare experts at the National Rural Health Association Conference, February 1, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS, January 31, 2012 – Healthland, America's market leader of healthcare information technology solutions for rural hospitals, today announced that Angie Franks, Healthland president and CEO, will speak at the Rural Health Policy Institute on February 1, 2012, in Washington D.C. Hosted by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), the Rural Health Policy Institute is one of the largest rural advocacy events in the country.
“Providing safe, accessible and affordable healthcare in rural areas is challenging but absolutely essential to preserve the quality of life in rural communities,” said Angie Franks. “Maintaining the independence of rural hospitals means economic stability in those communities. Healthcare IT providers, like Healthland, must lead the way to ensure technology supports the new healthcare delivery and business models.”
Healthland will join experts and government officials from around the country to advocate for maintaining the vitality of rural hospitals. Angie Franks will participate in the panel discussion, Future of Rural Healthcare: New Primary Model. During the discussion, Franks will focus on the importance of keeping rural hospitals independent; the potential impact to a community and rural Americans if they lose their independence; as well as ways technology can enable a new business model.
Healthland has been a healthcare IT provider for the rural hospital market for over thirty years. With hundreds of clients across the country – many contributing to the company’s product development –Healthland has the most experience in healthcare IT for rural America today. Healthland also participates in many industry organizations including:
- National Rural Healthcare Association
- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
- Minnesota Hospital Association
- Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
“Our participation in organizations and events such as the Rural Health Policy Institute demonstrates the commitment and passion we have to transform community healthcare,” added Franks. “We believe in taking part in this transformational change – starting at the federal level, all the way down to the personal level of rural citizens who need, and deserve, quality healthcare.”
Angie Franks has more than 20 years of healthcare experience ranging from managing ambulatory clinics to leading and developing new markets for global healthcare IT companies. She is currently the president and CEO of Healthland and an advocate for rural healthcare.
About Healthland:
Healthland is America’s largest provider of fully integrated solutions to rural community and critical access hospitals, serving more than 500 clients across the country. Software and services from Healthland, including its electronic health record (EHR) solution, empower community hospitals to deliver the best possible healthcare by providing a central repository of patient information in all care settings, be it a hospital, clinic or extended care facility.
With over 30 years of experience in the rural healthcare market, Healthland solutions are uniquely suited to the size and needs of rural hospitals, enabling them to focus on what they do best – care for neighbors, family and friends. Founded in Glenwood, Minn., population 2,600, Healthland is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., with regional offices in Glenwood, Minn., Louisville, Ky. and Waco, Texas. More information is available at: http://www.healthland.com.