OPEN MINDS Welcomes Sharon Hicks To Its Team Of Advisors
Industry expert brings over 25 years of experience in population health management and information technology to the OPEN MINDS team
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (June 19, 2015) — OPEN MINDS, a health and human service market intelligence and management consulting firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Sharon Hicks, MSW, MBA, to its team of leading industry advisors. Ms. Hicks will provide consultation to OPEN MINDS clients on population health management and health information management; and management of electronic medical record-keeping systems. She brings great expertise in technology selection and implementation, system integration including computerizing clinical workflows, and financial management.
Prior to joining OPEN MINDS, Ms. Hicks spent two decades in a number of executive positions within the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) system, and within its health plan division. Ms. Hicks served as the Chief Operating Officer for Community Care Behavioral Health, a managed behavioral health organization. She was responsible for all aspects of the organization’s operations including decision support, information systems, setting up the claims processing department, and the design of clinical systems. Ms. Hicks also served as the Vice President, Internet Strategy, UPMC Insurance Services Division and, since 2002, as the President of Askesis Development Group, Inc. In this role, Ms. Hicks was responsible for the growth of the company, the profitability of the company, and the direction of software development.
“We are extremely pleased to have Sharon join our team,” says Monica E. Oss, OPEN MINDS Chief Executive Officer. “With the growing intersection of consumer care delivery, population health management, and technology, Sharon’s expertise will be an invaluable asset to our clients.”
“OPEN MINDS has a great team of experts and researchers from various backgrounds in the health and human services industry,” says Ms. Hicks. “I look forward to joining this team and utilizing my skills and background to help their clients navigate the market and help to ensure their success.”
The OPEN MINDS team of 80+ professionals provides research and management expertise and experience. The organization’s steady growth has spurred the addition of several new members to their senior advisor, market intelligence, and management teams. Click here for more information about the members of the OPEN MINDS team. For additional questions and inquiries, please contact Tim Snyder, Vice President, Marketing, OPEN MINDS at 717-334-1329 or openminds@openminds.com.
OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence firm specializing in the sectors of the health and human service industry serving individuals with complex support needs: mental health; addiction treatment; children and family services; intellectual and developmental disabilities; chronic disease management; long term care; social services; correctional health care; reentry and diversion; and juvenile justice.
Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 75+ associates believe that by providing the latest market intelligence and management best practices to organizations serving the most vulnerable consumers, those organizations will be better able to provide efficient and effective services. Learn more at www.openminds.com.
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