March 24, 2009, Gallipolis, OH - The Holzer Clinic Board of Directors announced that Todd Fowler, CMPE will assume the position of Chief Administrative Officer.

Fowler, a 16-year employee of Holzer Clinic, served most recently as Associate Administrator with oversight of both the Jackson and Athens, Ohio based Holzer Clinic facility operations. In addition to his most recent position of Associate Administrator, Mr. Fowler previously held the positions of Recruiting Coordinator and Human Resources Manager of Holzer Clinic. His appointment as Chief Administrative Officer became effective Monday, March 16, 2009.

“Steady leadership is crucial in guiding any entity through the difficult economic climate we face today. Mr. Fowler has demonstrated proven and effective administrative skills leading our operational departments for many years,” said G. Patrick Connors, CEO of Holzer Clinic. “He is well equipped to meet the challenges of the future and I look forward to the opportunity to work with him in this new capacity as a member of our senior executive staff.” Connors added.

Mr. Fowler is a 1981 graduate of Gallia Academy High School in Gallipolis, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts/Public Relations from Ohio Northern University in 1985 and his Masters of Business Administration from Wright State University in 2000. In addition, Mr. Fowler achieved the Medical Group Management Association’s designation as a Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) from the American College of Medical Practice Executives in 2004. He is a member of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association as well as the national Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), serves on MGMA’s Government Action Committee for diagnostic imaging services and currently serves as President of the Ohio Medical Group Management Association.

“For nearly ten years I have had the pleasure of working in operations with our physicians and staff who serve our patients. Aside from being a great experience, I gained an immense appreciation for those working the front line of health care,” Mr. Fowler commented. “This knowledge will be valuable in my new role as Chief Administrative Officer.”

As Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Fowler will assume oversight responsibility of all administrative capacities including risk management, recruiting, human resources, business development, marketing, education, communications, medical records and the ambulatory surgery centers.

Please join Holzer Clinic in welcoming Todd Fowler, CMPE as the new Chief Administrative Officer.

About Holzer Clinic:

Holzer Clinic is a multiple discipline health care system of over 130 board certified physicians providing care in more than thirty areas of expertise. With nine locations throughout southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia, Holzer Clinic provides “Medical Excellence, coupled with Local Caring”.

Holzer Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care.

For a complete list of services or to schedule an appointment, please call 740-446-5411 or visit us on the web at www.holzerclinic.com.

Holzer Clinic… Medical Excellence, Local Caring.

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