February 2008

PHOENIX, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- First Choice Professionals, LLC., today announced the addition of Mark Scherling to its expanding Applications Services business unit. Mark will join FCP as Program Management Office and Siemens Practice Director.

Mark brings thirteen years of Healthcare IT thought leadership experience to FCP. Prior to joining FCP, Mark was responsible for the Management of systems support at Catholic Healthcare West. Prior to that responsibility, Mark spent 7 years in healthcare IT consultative roles as a Program Manager, implementation Director and as a clinical and financial systems analyst -- working with numerous health care organizations across the US.

Mark said "I'm excited to assume the role of PMO and Siemens Practice Director for FCP. This is a strong, dynamic Company that is poised for great achievements in the near term, and I look forward to being part of FCP's success."

In commenting on the announcement, FCP's CEO, Randy Bailey noted that "Mark's experience will be a great asset to FCP's clients, its partners, and the FCP management team, particularly given his achievements in developing and establishing dynamic long trusted relationships with key healthcare executives and accounts across the United States. Mark is highly respected by everyone that has been associated with him during his extensive healthcare career. We are thrilled."

'FCP's Siemens and PMO Practice see continued growth in 2008'

FCP, well known for healthcare integration expertise, will engage Mark's experience to expand the company's rapidly growing PMO services and Siemens consulting group. Mark brings clarity to the healthcare technology visions of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and CIOs while understanding the success ingredients of managing high priority projects and implementations.

Brian Hill, FCP's Director of Applications notes, "Mark's ability to leverage proven health IT PMO methodologies, along with his innovative thinking will be a powerful asset to our clients when united with our applications consulting base. When our clients and future customers want to understand how to positively impact clinical and financial performance through technology and experienced program management, FCP will provide a robust solution." Mark can be reached via e-mail at mscherling@fcp.com.

December 2007

Scottsdale, AZ – First Choice Professionals, LLC. welcomes Nick Lee as the newest member of our Integration Services Practice.

Nick (Irvine, TX) comes to FCP with over 15 years of HL7 integration expereince in hospitals, government agencies, and vendor organizations. His knowledge of several integration platforms and numerous HIS systems adds even more depth to FCP's knowledge base and industry leading integration practice.

September 2007

Scottsdale, AZ – First Choice Professionals, LLC. continues its integration practice growth and market leadership with the additon of two talented health industry experts, Gail Avery and Fred Wilson.

Gail (Phoenix, AZ) comes to FCP from Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) where she was a Clinical Project Manager. Gail's management, clinical, technology, and integration expereince will prove valuable assets to our clients in each of FCP's focus areas.

Fred (Portland, Maine) comes to FCP from Maine Health where he was a Systems Integration Specialist. Fred's engineering background coupled with almost 20 years of expereince in clinical and financial systems provide a unique mix of skills for FCP customers. Fred is a specialist in process and workflow design and is an expert in multiple integration technologies.

In commenting on FCP newest employees, FCP’s Integration Services Director, Glenn Sandstrom noted that "Gail and Fred bring FCP an enormous bredth of expereince that extends beyond integration engines to help our hospital and vendor clients understand the technical, organizational, and financial impact of interface design and implemenation."

February 2007

Phoenix, AZ, Feb 21 – First Choice Professionals, LLC., today announced the addition of Bob Elrod to its expanding integration and technology force as the Director of Technology.

Bob brings two decades of experience as a technologist and Healthcare IT thought leader to FCP. In one of his most-recent positions, he was vice president of Technology for Medicity, Inc., a provider of Web-based portal solutions, electronic health records, and community-wide patient indexing solutions for hospitals, payors and large physician groups. Prior to that post, Bob was chief technology officer and product architect for the iServices Division of Park City Solutions.

Bob said "I’m eager to assume the Director of Technology role for FCP. This is a strong Company that is poised for great achievements in the near term, and I look forward to being part of the organizations success."

In commenting on the announcement, FCP’s CEO, Randy Bailey noted that
"Bob’s experience will be a great asset to FCP’s clients, its partners, and the FCP management team, particularly given his achievements in developing and establishing dynamic, cost-efficient solutions in healthcare technology".

‘Union of Healthcare Technology and Integration ’
FCP, well known for healthcare integration expertise, will engage Bob’s experience to expand the company’s technology capabilities and services. Bob’s ability to bring clarity to the healthcare technology visions of CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and CIOs while understanding the demands of engineers and analysts tasked with implementation, “facilitates progress,” he says. “I’m very accustomed to tailoring high-tech messages to different audiences and helping them gain the necessary awareness and comfort levels with the information as they evaluate new solutions.”

Glenn Sandstrom, FCP’s Director of Integration notes, “Bob’s ability to leverage existing and new technologies, along with his innovative thinking will be a powerful asset to our clients when united with our integration capability and methodology. When our clients and future customers want to understand how to positively impact clinical and financial performance through technology and integration, FCP will provide a robust solution that no other firm can match.”

Bob can be reached via e-mail belrod@fcp.com or his cell — (216) 225-3739.

January 2007

FCP Welcomes Brian Hill as Director of Application Services
First Choice Professionals is excited to announce the addition of Brian Hill to its management team. As Director of Application Services, Mr. Hill will lead our Epic and Cerner consulting practices while promoting our broad applications support capabilities.

Mr. Hill has delivered value as a healthcare IT consultant and manager for over a decade, bringing a comprehensive knowledge of healthcare applications, business process, and IT infrastructure to FCP and its clients.

Mr. Hill offers rich experience in bringing diverse business and technical stakeholders together to accomplish complex projects in healthcare IT. His leadership and dependability are just two characteristics that help build results oriented relationships with his clients and fellow associates. Brian is focused on delivering world-class customer service and ensuring success in every endeavor.

With Brian’s leadership in the areas of service delivery and associate development, along with strategic planning and execution, the Application Services team from First Choice Professionals and its valued clients will succeed without question.