ELMWOOD
PARK, N.J., May 22, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- ELLKAY, a leader in healthcare
interoperability and data management, announced Nicholas Szymanski as its Chief Operating
Officer (COO). Szymanski has served in healthcare technology for
over 10 years and previously served as the Chief Information
Officer at Signature Healthcare and Richmond
University Medical Center. As the newly appointed COO at
ELLKAY, Szymanski will drive forward ELLKAY's commitment to
revolutionizing healthcare technology by strategically aligning
operational initiatives with the company's overarching mission.
Szymanski shared, "After an incredible four years with Signature
Healthcare, where I had the privilege of serving as the VP &
CIO, I'm beyond excited for what the future holds at ELLKAY.
ELLKAY's commitment to innovation and excellence is truly
inspiring, and I'm honored to be a part of this remarkable team.
Together, we'll continue to drive positive change and make a
meaningful impact in the healthcare industry."
Szymanski joins ELLKAY at an exciting time of success and
growth. Recently appointed as CommonWell Health Alliance's
Technical Service Provider, ELLKAY will support data exchange
to 229M+ patients across its nationwide network of over 34K+
provider organizations. In 2024, ELLKAY powered CommonWell to
achieve Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN)
designation. ELLKAY was also selected
by MEDITECH to provide interface engine services for
MEDITECH-as-a-Service (MaaS) implementations of the MEDITECH
Expanse Platform. These achievements underscore ELLKAY's vital role
in advancing healthcare interoperability and data
management.
ELLKAY's President and Chief Strategy Officer, Ajay Kapare, said, "Nick is an incredible leader
in healthcare IT and we are proud to have him join the ELLKAY team.
His extensive experience both in the industry and as a customer
brings a unique perspective to this role. ELLKAY's commitment to
innovation combined with Nick's laser-focused methodology will not
only ensure our customer-first approach remains top priority, but
also empower our partners with experienced resources to drive
growth and scalability for their future success."
In 2023, Szymanski was awarded the Boston CIO ORBIE® Award,
recognizing Chief Information Officers who have demonstrated
excellence in technology leadership. That same year, he was also
given the prestigious College of Healthcare Information Management
Executives (CHIME) Collaboration Award for his remarkable
leadership during a critical moment when a 10-alarm fire broke out
on their campus. As he transitions into his new role at ELLKAY,
Szymanski's proven leadership and resilience will undoubtedly
contribute to ELLKAY's success.
Kamal Patel, ELLKAY's CEO, added,
"Nick has been guided by numerous industry thought leaders,
resulting in the perfect blend of expertise that he will bring to
ELLKAY. His proven track record in driving technological
advancements and operational excellence make him an invaluable
addition to ELLKAY. We believe he will continue to help ELLKAY
excel and grow, driving forward our mission to innovate and provide
top-tier solutions for our partners, ultimately enhancing patient
care and advancing healthcare interoperability."
Interested in learning more about ELLKAY? Meet with the
strategic data management experts during the 2024 MUSE Inspire
Conference at booth #427 and schedule a meeting today!
About ELLKAY
ELLKAY is a recognized healthcare connectivity leader, providing
interoperability solutions and services nationwide since 2002.
ELLKAY empowers hospitals and health systems, diagnostic
laboratories, healthcare IT vendors, payers, and other healthcare
organizations with cutting-edge technologies and solutions. With
over 58,000 practices connected, ELLKAY's system capability arsenal
has grown to over 750+ EHR/PM systems across 1,100+ versions.
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