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October 29, 2013

PhyMed Healthcare Group Names New President and CEO and its National Expansion Plans

PhyMed Healthcare Group Names New President and CEO and its National Expansion Plans
by Nashville Health Care Council | Oct 29, 2013

Dr. Frederick Miller, Former President of Pediatrix/MEDNAX, Named PhyMed President and CEO

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) October 29, 2013

PhyMed Healthcare Group has appointed Frederick Miller, MD, MBA, MHA, the former President of Pediatrix/MEDNAX, Inc as President and CEO. “Dr. Miller is a proven and accomplished healthcare executive. With his expertise, healthcare experience, and knowledge base as a physician executive, he adds the final dimension for PhyMed’s ambitious expansion and growth plans to be a best-in-class industry leader focused on great clinical care and quality outcomes,” says Robert A. Martin, Chairman of PhyMed’s Board of Directors and Managing Partner for Excellere Partners. Dr. Miller has succeeded David Whitten, who recently retired as president and chief executive officer of PhyMed and is currently a member of PhyMed’s Board of Directors.

Dr. Miller served as President of Pediatrix, a Division of MEDNAX Medical Group, with revenues of $1.3 billion, and approximately 1,300 physicians, 600-plus advanced practitioners, managing 10 service lines, and serving more than 500 hospitals in 120 markets (34 states and Puerto Rico). He has expertise in strategic healthcare delivery design, clinical quality and process improvement. During his career at Pediatrix, Dr. Miller had several key positions and responsibilities including Regional President, Atlantic Region, Corporate Medical Director, Vice President of Medical Operations, Liaison for Corporate and Legislative Affairs, Regional Director of Managed Care and Chairman of the company’s Research and Educational Committee.

PhyMed Healthcare Group has embarked on a new chapter in its successful history encompassing nearly two decades as a nationally recognized provider of evidenced-base anesthesia services. Founded as Anesthesia Medical Group (AMG), PhyMed has grown to include AMG and additional practices taking a leadership position as a physician-owned anesthesia, pain management and critical care service provider.

As Anesthesia Medical Group (AMG), PhyMed earned a reputation as a leader in both quality and innovation on both the clinical and operational areas of the practice. Its culture focuses on the satisfaction of all its customers, from patients to healthcare facilities/systems to payers; and seeks to understand the needs of its customers and partners to deliver on those needs in an expedient and efficient manner.

About PhyMed Healthcare Group

Based in Nashville, PhyMed Healthcare Group is a physician-owned leader of anesthesia, pain management and critical care professionals, and is committed to providing focused, proactive and innovative business solutions that foster high-quality, care-centered results. PhyMed Healthcare Group is a trusted partner proudly serving healthcare systems; ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and office-based anesthesia in multiple states. To learn more, visit (http://www.phymed.com).

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