SHELTON, Conn., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HC Innovations, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HCNV, http://www.hcinnovationsinc.com ), a specialty care management company providing high-touch services to patients with complex medical needs, while producing cost savings for HMOs, nursing homes, and insurance companies, announces that Jim Bigl is stepping down from the Board of Directors. Mr. Bigl's decision was based on potential conflicts of interest.
Management Comment:
"It has been a pleasure working closely with Jim. He has been a great friend to the company and will remain so, but due to potential conflicts of interest needs to step down from the Board," said Dr. Chess, Chief Executive Officer. "The Board is currently working to identify candidates to replace Mr. Bigl."
Comment from Jim Bigl:
"HCI is revolutionizing healthcare services for patients and payors alike and I strongly wish the company success in achieving its vision," said Mr. Bigl.
HC Innovations is the holding company for Enhanced Care Initiatives (ECI), which provides specialty care management services for medically unstable, complex patients. These services are performed through a program of 24/7 clinical support and intensive interventions based on care plans guided by a proprietary electronic health record (EHR) system. HCI's corporate strategy is to care for the most costly and needy patients in order to reduce clinical morbidity, prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, increase quality of life and create cost savings. The Company targets its offering to HMOs, other risk-bearing managed care organizations, state Medicaid departments, Medicare and as an on-site subcontractor for disease management companies.
The Company's services are offered through three programs: Easy
Care(TM), NP Care(TM), and Quality of Life Care(TM). All of its hands-on
operations have the ability to drive down medica
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