Chi Solutions Announces Mid-Year Accomplishments Post-Acquisition

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Chi Solutions, Inc., a leading healthcare consulting group focused on delivering cost savings, new revenue, and optimized operations for laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic departments, reports on its mid-year accomplishments and organizational changes.

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Dr. Kathy Murphy, CEO is pleased to announce the company is experiencing growth in all three service lines: Outreach Management, Operations Management, and Benchmarking.  "While best known for improving lab operations, Chi's core business is creating new outreach programs and strengthening existing ones," says Dr. Murphy.  "We have hired Victoria Peterson to oversee the growth and development of this service line."

In addition, Jeff Myers, CPA, has joined Chi as Chief Financial Officer.  "Mr. Myers is focused on directing the financial management of Chi as a stand-alone company as well as further developing the finance service line.  With more than ten years of executive-level financial experience in the healthcare industry, his expertise will benefit both Chi and its clients," says Earl Buck, COO.

Chi employees continue to develop professionally and contribute to the healthcare industry and Chi's knowledge base. Most recently, Anne Daley, MS, Senior Consultant, and Nora Hess, MBA, Operations Managing Consultant, were appointed to the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute project entitled "CLSI Project on Laboratory Internal Audit Program."

Chi employees will be speaking at several upcoming industry events.  "LEANing Diagnostic Services," an audio conference hosted by Inquisit, will be presented by Anne Daley, September 22nd. Dr. Murphy will present the audio conference "Top Five Outreach Industry Trends," hosted by PSA, September 23rd. A Washington G-2 Reports webinar entitled "Healthcare Reform:  Implications and Opportunities for the Lab Industry" will feature speakers Dr. Murphy and Michael Metzler September 29th.  Mr. Buck will be presenting "Secrets for Improving Lab Profitability:  Proven Tips and Techniques" at Lab Institute 2010 October 14th.  Additional information is available at www.chisolutionsinc.com.

About Chi Solutions, Inc.

Founded in 1983, Chi Solutions, Inc., (Chi) is a nationally recognized healthcare consultancy focused on delivering cost savings and identifying opportunities for new revenue streams and optimized operations to hospitals, freestanding laboratories, imaging centers, and outpatient centers.  With a quest to consistently deliver proven outcomes, Chi collaboratively works with its clients to visualize, strategize, and achieve measurable objectives.  Chi's clients and industry partners benefit equally from the company's unparalleled market research capabilities and an extensive proprietary database that identifies and defines industry trends and consistently provides a level of service unmatched in the industry.  Chi's expertise includes:  Strategic Planning, Outreach, Operations Improvement, Compliance, Benchmarking, Lean Six Sigma, Outsourced Sales and Management Services, and Mergers and Acquisitions.  Through the company's unwavering commitment to consistency, focus, and dedication to provide the highest level of service, Chi helps its clients achieve business objectives and identify ways to efficiently deliver the highest level of patient care.  For additional information about Chi Solutions, visit www.chisolutionsinc.com or call (800) 860-5454.

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