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| February 20, 2013 03:32 PM EST |
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Altarum Institute, a nonprofit health systems research and consulting
organization, has announced Mary K. Ousley as the new chair of the board
of trustees. Dr. Maxine Hayes has been elected vice-chair.
Ms. Ousley is president of Ousley & Associates, which assists health
care providers in strategic planning, management problem solving,
regulatory and compliance issues, operational analysis and
implementation of quality management programs. Ms. Ousley has been a
member of Altarum Institute’s Board since 2006.
Dr. Hayes is the state health officer for the Washington State
Department of Health. As the state’s top public health doctor, her role
includes advising the governor and the secretary of health on issues
ranging from health promotion and chronic disease prevention, to
emergency response, including pandemic influenza preparedness. Dr. Hayes
has also served on the Altarum Board since 2006.
Ousley replaces Dr. Robert P. Kelch who is retiring from the board after
nine years of service. Kelch will retain the title of Emeritus Trustee.
“I am very flattered to be chosen to lead Altarum,” said Ousley, “and
I’m truly excited to help continue their legacy of finding a better
systems approach to health care.”
“We are honored to have Mary and Maxine leading the Board. They bring
tremendous and diverse experience as seasoned health professionals,”
said Lincoln T. Smith, president and CEO of Altarum Institute. “I also
want to thank Bob Kelch as he retires. Bob has put us on a firm path to
sustained growth and mission achievement and we are indebted to him for
his leadership.”
For more information on Altarum Institute and its Board, please visit
the Altarum website.
Altarum Institute (www.altarum.org)
integrates objective research and client-centered consulting skills to
deliver comprehensive, systems-based solutions that improve health and
health care. Altarum employs more than 400 individuals and is
headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., with additional offices in the
Washington, D.C., area; Atlanta, Ga.; Portland, Maine; and San Antonio,
Texas.
