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Qualidigm Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Timothy M. Elwell has been named Qualdigm’s new CEO following an extensive national search. He succeeds Marcia K. Petrillo as Company CEO who announced her retirement last June. Tim joins Qualidigm from Misys Open Source Solutions in White Plains, NY, a division of the global financial services and software provider Misys PLC. Read more
Edward G. Rippel, MD, joins Qualidigm’s Board of Directors
Qualidgim has appointed Dr. Rippel of Quinnipiac Internal Medicine, Connecticut’s first solo practitioner recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, to serve on its Board of Directors. Read more.
Ann Spenard Featured on Radio News Program
Qualidigm’s Ann Spenard, Vice President of Operations, was featured on WNPR’s Morning Edition to share her knowledge about the use of antipsychotics in Connecticut nursing homes. Click the link below to download the audio podcast of the interview. WNPR Interview
Qualidigm Named #1 Best Place to Work in Connecticut
This annual program identifies and recognizes the top 30 best employers in Conn., benefiting the state’s economy, workforce and businesses. Qualidigm ranks first place in the small/mid-sized company category to receive this accolade. Read more
Connecticut Experience Mirrors JAMA Study
A pivotal study published in the January 23rd issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) proves the coordinated community approach, such as Qualidigm’s “Communities of Care”, is an effective strategy for improving patient care and reducing hospitalizations. Read more
Meet Qualidigm’s Board of Directors
Qualidigm is governed by an actively engaged Board of Directors that includes key health care stakeholder representation from and for consumers, health care providers from hospitals, nursing homes, home care and physician practices, as well as business and health insurers. Read More about our newest board members.
CMS’ Partnership to Improve Dementia Care initiative
Qualidigm and various stakeholders have collaborated to form a State Coalition. The Connecticut Coalition, led by the CT Culture Change Coalition and Qualidigm, meet regularly to discuss efforts and resources that can be offered to nursing homes in support of reducing the use of off-label antipsychotics by 15% by the end of 2012. Read More.