Former Health Data Management Editor Joins Dodge Communications

Dodge Communications Inc., a leading PR and marketing agency specializing in the healthcare industry, today announced it has named Bill Siwicki as an account director. Siwicki is well known throughout the healthcare I.T. industry, having served as an editor at Health Data Management magazine since 1994.

Atlanta (PRWEB) October 5, 2005 -- Dodge Communications Inc., a leading PR and marketing agency specializing in the healthcare industry, today announced it has named Bill Siwicki as an account director. Siwicki is well known throughout the healthcare I.T. industry, having served as an editor at Health Data Management magazine since 1994. Promoted through the ranks, he was editorial director of Health Data Management and its sister publication Mobile Health Data from April 2000 through September 2005.

In addition to his experience with Health Data Management and Mobile Health Data, Siwicki served as associate editor of Healthcare Financial Management, the official journal of the Westchester, Ill.-based Healthcare Financial Management Association, from 1992 through 1994. Altogether, he has more than 16 years of experience in journalism and communication.

Professionals at provider, payer, vendor, consulting and public relations organizations know Bill well, and respect his work and expertise," said Brad Dodge, president of Dodge Communications. The breadth and depth of his knowledge of healthcare and his standing in the healthcare I.T. industry are great assets to the firm."

While serving as editorial director of Health Data Management and Mobile Health Data, Siwicki and his staff were awarded the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors Gold Medal/Best Online News Section in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Mobile Health Data, which he conceived and launched, won the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors 2004 Bronze Medal/Best Web Publication. In 2004, Trade, Association and Business Publications International gave a Tabbie Award to Health Data Management, which the organization named one of the top 25 English-language business publications in the world.

As a journalist, I worked with Brad and his team for many years, and I always was impressed with their professionalism and effectiveness," Siwicki said. Dodge Communications stands out in the healthcare PR crowd. It's a pleasure to put my healthcare I.T. background to work for such a firm."

About Dodge Communications:
Dodge Communications provides PR and marketing communications programs for the healthcare industry designed to establish credibility, generate awareness and increase sales. An Atlanta-based firm with clients worldwide, Dodge works with companies that develop and sell healthcare products and services to physician practices, hospitals, payers, consumers, other vendors and government entities. For more information, visit www.dodgecommunications.com.

Media contact:
Cathi Hilpert
770-663-6343, ext. 223

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