Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release Contact: Alexis Graham,
Communications Leading Healthcare Retail
Consultant Julie Lonergan joins Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, April 11, 2005 —The Paquin Group (www.thepaquingroup.com), a leading provider of healthcare retail consulting services, announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Julie Lonergan, a leading healthcare consultant specializing in retail operations, healthcare administration and new revenue creation. "We are very pleased that Julie has agreed to join our team. Julie is a proven professional with extensive experience developing and administering new revenue programs in healthcare systems," stated Paquin Group CEO Tony Paquin. Lonergan has a Masters in Healthcare Administration, and an established tenure in leading strategic planning and business development initiatives in healthcare organizations as well as the medical technology Industry. She has first hand experience with successful implementation of retail strategies within health care organizations. As a hospital executive she led the business assessment, planning, and implementation of a five year phased retail enterprise. "Hospitals need "turnkey" solutions to generate vital non-reimbursement revenues in order to survive in the future. I’ve experienced how ‘cash and carry’ options within healthcare organizations provide high margin revenues and a competitive advantage. I’m glad to be a part of The Paquin Group’s strategy of helping hospitals achieve these benefits," states Lonergan. About The Paquin Group The Paquin Group is an alliance of industry leading experts and resources created to assist hospitals in the implementation of healthcare retail strategies. The company’s core mission is to increase revenue opportunities and minimize risks for healthcare organizations. As Medicare reimbursement rates continue to be pressured downward and expenses rise, new sources for non-reimbursed revenues are becoming essential to the financial viability of hospitals. Paquin helps hospitals identify and implement these new retail revenue strategies. ### |