CSOHIMSS Names maxIT Healthcare's David Kissinger to Board of Directors and Chair of the Public Relations Committee

WESTFIELD, Ind., Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- maxIT Healthcare, a leading professional consulting services company for healthcare providers in the US and Canada, announced that Regional Vice President, David Kissinger, is joining the Southern Ohio Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (CSOHIMSS).  In his new role, Mr. Kissinger will serve on the Board of Directors and Chair of the CSOHIMSS Public Relations Committee.

"HIMSS congratulates David Kissinger on his appointment as the Chairman of the Public Relations Committee," said H. Stephen Lieber, HIMSS president/CEO. "We are very excited to have David serving on the Board and working in this capacity," says Joanne White, CSOHIMSS Board President.  "David is very energetic and enthusiastic and is well suited for this position of leadership.  We are pleased to have him in this role and are looking forward to working with him throughout the upcoming term."  The objective of the Public Relations Committee is to increase awareness of healthcare information and management systems that deliver the highest quality patient care.

Mr. Kissinger has worked in the healthcare industry for nearly 20 years in information technology supporting clinical efficiency through Electronic Medical Records.  Mr. Kissinger's background also includes working as a registered nurse which gave him practical, hands-on experience in the operations of hospitals and clinics.

About HIMSS Central and Southern Ohio

The Central and Southern Ohio HIMSS chapter is one of more than 53 chapters of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). HIMSS is a cause-based, not-for-profit organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare. Founded 50 years ago, HIMSS and its related organizations are headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. HIMSS represents more than 38,000 individual members, of which more than two thirds work in healthcare provider, governmental and not-for-profit organizations. HIMSS also includes over 540 corporate members and more than 120 not-for-profit organizations that share our mission of transforming healthcare through the effective use of information technology and management systems. HIMSS frames and leads healthcare practices and public policy through its content expertise, professional development, research initiatives, and media vehicles designed to promote information and management systems' contributions to improving the quality, safety, access, and cost-effectiveness of patient care.

For more information on the Central and Southern Ohio Chapter of HIMSS, visit www.csohimss.org.

About maxIT Healthcare, LLC

maxIT Healthcare has been completely focused on Healthcare Information Technology since its inception in 2001. With over 625 consultants, maxIT is the trusted technology advisor and partner to healthcare organizations, providing seasoned professionals and expert guidance to maximize quality, safety, and financial performance. maxIT's key goals are to contribute to our client's success and to provide a supportive culture for our professional consultants and associates. maxIT Healthcare is a portfolio company of Riordan, Lewis & Haden | Equity Partners, a leading private equity firm based in Los Angeles, CA.

For more information, visit our website - www.maxithc.com.

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