New World Medical Network announces former Long Island Hospital CEO, Thomas Ockers, as Executive Vice President of Business Development
Long Island, NY (PRWEB) July 07, 2015 -- New World Medical Tourism LLC, (New World) the leader in One Price Healthcare for Self-Insured Companies through its high-quality negotiated New World Medical Network inside the United States, announces the appointment of Thomas Ockers to Executive Vice President of Business Development. "Tom adds critical capabilities to an outstanding group of healthcare professionals ," shares the Chairman of the Board of New World and former health plan CEO , Tom McAteer. "This innovative concept is rapidly gaining traction and we are pleased to have Tom's energy and experience on our team."
"Tom's role will be vital to our continued growth of high quality providers and as we shift demand to areas where capacity is available at deep discounts," added Mr. McAteer. According to Mr. Ockers, "This is a critical time for healthcare in our country and I believe that New World presents a win-win proposition for self-insured organizations, for their employees, and for healthcare providers as well. We can lower health expenses, improve patient access to care, and help high quality providers expand their markets and put expensive resources to full utilization. I am very pleased to join this team of highly committed and visionary leaders and know that my guidance and experience will be a value to our organization and to our clients."
Mr. Ockers was the Chief Executive Officer, most recently, of Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center on Long Island.
The company, New World Medical Tourism LLC (New World), is run by experienced healthcare and insurance professionals and caters to the self-insured marketplace - TPAs, companies, municipalities, and unions - with its one-cost, all-inclusive approach to non-emergent medical procedures and surgeries called "One Price Healthcare." The New World Medical Network consists of high quality, accredited medical facilities within the United States often saving organizations 50% off average U.S. costs. The program attaches to an existing health plan, achieved with a simple amendment to the plan document, so there is no need for Open Enrollment or a delay in savings; the program can be implemented at any time. Companies, Municipalities and Unions can call directly to 1-800-475-PATIENT (7284) and press 2 to talk with a salesperson and receive a comprehensive savings analysis specific to their company and demographics.
Cathy Nenninger, New World Medical Network, http://www.NewWorldMedicalNetwork.com, +1 (631) 909-8538, [email protected]
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