Continua Health Alliance Elects New Board Members, Driving Telehealth Industry Forward

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Continua Health Alliance, a leading non-profit organization focused on personal telehealth solutions, has announced the election of representatives from Ascension Health, CA, Inc., and Qualcomm to its Board of Directors. This announcement marks a significant milestone for Continua, as it continues to drive innovation and interoperability in the telehealth industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Continua Health Alliance has elected representatives from Ascension Health, CA, Inc., and Qualcomm to its Board of Directors, expanding its leadership and expertise in the telehealth industry.
  • The Board of Directors, which includes influential technology and healthcare organizations, works together to ensure Continua achieves its mission of developing a global system of interoperable personal telehealth solutions.
  • The newly elected board members bring valuable expertise in healthcare, technology, and innovation, with Ascension Health's Dr. Hyung Kim, MD, MBA, Vice President of Research, and CA's Tom Boyle, VP, Market Development, representing their respective companies.
  • Qualcomm's Clint McClellan, senior director of business development for Qualcomm's Health and Life Sciences, will also contribute to the Continua Board, leveraging his company's experience in wireless healthcare and technology innovation.
  • The leaders of these organizations, including Rick Cnossen, Continua president and chairman of the Board of Directors, emphasize the importance of collaboration and shared expertise in achieving Continua's mission.

Statistics:

  • Continua Health Alliance has over 200 member companies worldwide, representing the leading healthcare and technology organizations in the industry.
  • The Board of Directors is comprised of 12 influential organizations, including Ascension Health, CA, Inc., Qualcomm, Cisco Systems, Inc., Intel Corporation, Medtronic Inc., Kaiser Permanente, Panasonic Corporation, Partners Healthcare System, Royal Philips Electronics, and Sharp Electronics Corp.
  • The industry is expected to experience significant innovation and growth in the telehealth space, driven by the efforts of organizations like Continua Health Alliance and its member companies.

Sources:

  • Continua Health Alliance, press release, [no date]
  • NewsRx.com, "Continua Health Alliance Elects New Board Members," [no date]
  • Gastroenterology Week, "Continua Health Alliance Elects New Board Members," 2009.