HOUSTON, June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greater Houston Healthconnect
(Healthconnect), the leading health information exchange (HIE) in
the State of Texas, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Junaid
Husain as its permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr.
Husain has served as the acting CEO since June of 2023, and
following a national search, has been selected as permanent CEO by
the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Prior to assuming the acting CEO role, Mr. Husain served as
Healthconnect's Chief Business Officer since 2017, fostering
partnerships with thousands of hospitals, health systems, academic
medical centers, health plans, and ambulatory practices. Under his
guidance, Healthconnect has achieved remarkable growth, growing
membership, increasing revenues, and expanding value-added services
to the community. Today, Healthconnect is one of the largest and
fastest-growing HIEs in the nation.
"Junaid's strategic vision and collaborative approach have
positioned Greater Houston Healthconnect as a valued partner of our
healthcare clients, trusted advisor to the public sector, and
innovative leader to our peers. We are confident in his ability to
continue driving positive change as we experience unprecedented
growth," said Dr. Eric Boerwinkle,
Healthconnect's Board Chair. "My sincere appreciation to the Board
for their unwavering efforts and support while prioritizing the
Healthconnect mission during the nationwide search."
Healthconnect's vision revolves around coordinating care for the
community, enhancing overall population health, promoting wellness
initiatives, reducing healthcare costs, and advancing long-term
research and disease prevention. Mr. Husain's leadership has been
instrumental in driving progress toward these goals.
"I am honored to lead an organization that plays a pivotal role
in transforming healthcare across the State of Texas," said Mr. Husain. "I am
grateful to the Board of Directors for their leadership and
guidance. Moreover, I thank our Healthconnect team for their
dedication to our clients and to our community. Together, we will
continue to innovate, connect, and improve the health and wellness
of all Texans."
Mr. Husain is a 20-year veteran of the healthcare industry,
leading growth, investment, and entrepreneurship across healthcare
organizations. He currently serves as Vice Chair on the Board of
Directors of the Texas Association of Charitable Clinics. He has
earned Master's degrees from Harvard
University, Queen's University, and McGill University.
About Greater Houston Healthconnect
Greater Houston Healthconnect is the region's community health
information exchange. Healthconnect's team of healthcare
professionals, innovators, and technology experts are dedicated to
revolutionizing digital healthcare for the community. The company
ensures secure and real-time data sharing across hospitals,
clinics, and healthcare providers. This clinical integration
enhances safety, improves quality, saves time, reduces costs,
expands efficiencies, and improves overall patient and health
outcomes. For more information, visit http://www.ghhconnect.org
CONTACT: Lauren Blalock,
LBlalock@piercom.com
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SOURCE Greater Houston Healthconnect