Seasoned veteran to enhance corporate focus on innovation,
integration & growth
HOUSTON, May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- symplr®, a leading provider of enterprise
healthcare operations software, today announced the appointment of
Justin Jacobson as Managing
Director, Senior Vice President of symplr's Contract & Supplier
Management (CSM) Pillar.
"Justin's extensive industry experience
reflects the caliber of talent joining symplr to drive efficiency
gains in hospital operations and focus on our mission to give time
back to caregivers through innovative solutions," said BJ
Schaknowski, CEO of symplr.
Jacobson brings over two decades of leadership experience to
symplr in the healthcare provider and payer markets as well as
other diverse industries. With a proven track record of driving
sustainable revenue and profit growth, directing successful
integrations of acquired businesses, and developing innovative
product pipelines, he is poised to lead the Contract & Supplier
Management business to new heights.
"Justin's extensive industry experience reflects the caliber of
talent joining symplr to drive efficiency gains in hospital
operations and focus on our mission to give time back to caregivers
through innovative solutions," said BJ Schaknowski, CEO of symplr.
"His appointment underscores our dedication to delivering
exceptional services to our customers, and we are confident that he
will be instrumental in steering our ongoing success and
expansion."
Jacobson joins symplr from Microsoft, where he most recently
spearheaded go-to-market integration of Nuance products into
Microsoft. Prior to this role, he was the General Manager of
Patient Engagement Solutions at Nuance. Jacobson led a team at
OptumInsight, where he managed a $2
billion portfolio of products, underscoring his
transformative leadership in the healthcare technology landscape.
Both roles allowed Jacobson to build his acumen in areas such as AI
and provider operations, which align strategically with symplr's
focus and enhances the company's capabilities in these critical
areas.
"I'm excited to join the symplr team," said Jacobson. "symplr's
commitment to innovation and operational excellence resonates with
me, and I am eager to collaborate with the talented team to drive
solutions that advance healthcare operations and improve patient
outcomes."
About symplr
symplr is a leader in enterprise healthcare operations software and
services. Trusted by leaders for more than 30 years, our solutions
are found in 9 of 10 U.S. hospitals where our cloud-based solutions
drive better operations for better outcomes. Our provider data
management, workforce management, compliance, quality and safety,
and contract and supplier management solutions improve the
efficiency and efficacy of healthcare operations. This enables
caregivers to quickly handle administrative tasks, so they have
more time to do what they do best: provide high-quality patient
care. Learn how at http://www.symplr.com.
Media Contact
Ashley Richardson, symplr,
617-275-6519, symplr@greenoughagency.com, www.symplr.com
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