SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 04, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Medical Network® (Matrix), the leading provider of in-home assessments and care management, has announced that Dr. Maurice Herbelin has joined the company as chief medical officer. In this role, Dr. Herbelin will be responsible for the company’s overall clinical vision and leadership.
In recent years, Matrix has significantly expanded the clinical services it provides via in home visits and its new chronic care management program. The new leadership and expertise that Dr. Herbelin brings will allow Matrix to continue its path of clinical innovation, quality and impact.
Dr. Herbelin is a healthcare industry expert and physician executive with more than 15 years of experience providing thought leadership, vision and strategy to drive transformational clinical solutions. Most recently, Dr. Herbelin has served as an independent physician executive consultant providing clinical leadership to clients including health plans, healthcare service delivery companies and technology ventures.
“Maurice’s background and experience make him uniquely qualified to serve as our chief medical officer and guide our clinical activities,” said Walt Cooper, Matrix chief executive officer. “His impressive past performance, innovative spirit and dynamic leadership experience will contribute greatly to both our company and our clients’ most important clinical initiatives.”
Prior to being a consultant, Dr. Herbelin held leadership roles at UnitedHealthcare and Optum Technology where Dr. Herbelin led several transformative initiatives that drove value across the enterprise and resulted in him receiving the company’s CEO Innovation Award. For each company he served, Dr. Herbelin’s contributions were instrumental in developing successful clinical programs, driving innovative technological solutions and providing strategic vision to align the objectives of clinical leadership and business executives.
“Matrix is leading the way in member engagement and high-quality in-home care solutions,” said Dr. Herbelin. “I am eager to contribute to Matrix’s impressive clinical organization and advance our capabilities to help health plan members with unmet medical needs.”
About Matrix Medical Network Matrix Medical Network provides in-home assessments and comprehensive care management services to health plan members that improve health outcomes. Using an advanced technology platform, Matrix Nurse Practitioners visit with health plan members in their homes to obtain a deeper understanding about how to best support the members’ care needs. This information is used to ensure that provider and health plan services are best aligned with the needs of the member, resulting in better overall health outcomes. Matrix is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, and partners with leading health plans across the country. For more information, visit www.matrixforme.com .
Matrix Medical Network Media Contact Heather Rodgers: office 480.862.1887 or hrodgers@matrixhealth.net
