Chi Solutions, Inc. Announces New Vice President Appointments

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chi Solutions, Inc., a leading healthcare consulting firm focused on delivering cost savings, new revenue, and optimized operations for laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic departments announced today the hiring of Susan Dougherty as Vice President, Operations and Outreach Services, and the promotion of Mike Kachure to Vice President, Business Development.

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Ms. Dougherty will oversee Chi's operations and outreach divisions, refining and expanding offerings in line with the firm's mission to provide clients with superior knowledge and results.  She is an accomplished executive with experience in directing regional laboratory operations in both commercial and hospital settings, including consolidated and joint venture laboratories.  During her career, Ms. Dougherty has driven operational improvement, revenue and volume growth, and outreach development while maintaining a high standard of care and customer satisfaction.  Most recently, she was President, Mid-Atlantic, for Clinical Pathology Laboratories, a division of Sonic Healthcare, Ltd.  In addition to her medical technology certifications, Ms. Dougherty holds a Master's degree in business administration from LaSalle University. 

"Chi is a recognized leader in providing healthcare consultancy services to a broad range of providers.  My new position is an exciting opportunity to be part of a great team and allows me to use my experience and knowledge to contribute my utmost to the benefit of our customers and the organization's success," said Dougherty.

With his promotion to Vice President, Business Development, Mr. Kachure will lead a team of business development resources to continue a record of sales success built during his six years with Chi.  A successful sales professional with over a decade of experience in the clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology industry, he has guided successful regional sales teams for both start-up and established firms, developing an understanding of the market and executing effective strategies to capture new business.  As a sales representative, he consistently met or exceeded sales targets and negotiated key national contracts.  Mr. Kachure earned his Bachelor's degree in engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served in the Army as a 1^st and 2^nd Lieutenant, Combat Engineer. 

"I am extremely energized to be part of an executive team that has true vision and drive toward helping our clients achieve extraordinary results and desired outcomes," said Kachure.

Chi CEO Kathy Murphy, PhD, commented:  "Chi is positioned to experience tremendous growth over the next year.  Susan's extensive understanding of both hospital and national laboratory operations and joint ventures will allow us to expedite and maximize our strategic plans.  Over the last six years, Mike's vision and leadership have helped position Chi to expand business development, explore new business lines, and expand partnerships; his promotion to the executive leadership team is a natural progression.  We are excited to see how their contributions will take our company into the future."

About Chi Solutions, Inc.
Founded in 1983, Chi Solutions, Inc., (Chi) is a nationally-recognized healthcare consultancy that delivers cost savings and identifies opportunities for new revenue and optimized operations for hospitals, freestanding laboratories, imaging centers, and outpatient centers.  With a quest to consistently deliver proven outcomes, Chi works collaboratively with 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 excellence through knowledge, 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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