January 15, 2009    -    PRINT FRIENDLY VIEW    -    PRINT


SynCare Names Gloria Payne Vice President -
Medical Management


INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SynCare, LLC, continues to tap industry experts in building its executive team with the appointment of Gloria Payne, as Vice President of Medical Management. In this role, she will oversee the planning and direction of the quality management services, departments, and programs at SynCare.

In her new position, Payne will be responsible for organizing, directing, managing and coordinating various departments, programs and services related to managing resources, assuring quality services, and managing cases. In addition, she will be involved in corporate strategy and planning and execution. As the primary contact for state regulators, Payne will ensure compliance and act as the liaison with the Professional Review Organization (PRO) in the review and recommendation of contracts with managed care organizations.

Payne will also take a leadership role in the design and implementation of evaluations related to resource and quality management. As a directive, Payne will be responsible for oversight into research methods and improved patient care through the utilization of SynCare resources.

Prior to her appointment, Payne served as an industry consultant with expertise in disease management and population management with special emphasis in telecommunications, strategic planning, sales support, and operations. Payne also held senior positions at McKesson (Director, Clinical Business Analysis), Landacorp, Inc (Director - Member Services, Program Director – Population Health Management Programs), and Matria Healthcare, Inc (Program Manager).

"I am truly honored to have this appointment. The programs and approach to patient care that SynCare exemplifies are tantamount to reducing the cost of healthcare and improving outcomes,” said Payne. “The SynCare team and I look forward to continuing to build strong teams, delivering results, and providing outstanding service to the healthcare community.”

Payne is a registered professional nurse and certified case manager. She will be based at the Indianapolis headquarters.

ABOUT SYNCARE LLC

SynCare, LLC is an innovator in disease and case management, with discrete expertise in managing asthma, diabetes, prenatal, obesity, and other chronic co-morbid conditions. SynCare’s flexible and scalable services are designed to create behavioral changes that improve clinical outcomes, such as improved quality of life, increased employee productivity, and reduced workplace absenteeism while decreasing short- and long-term health care costs. For more information, visit www.SynCareLLC.com.


2.0 Group

Kelly Smith
kelly@2-0group.com
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