APEX Management Group Appoints Shane Byrne Director of Healthcare Informatics


PRINCETON, NJ--(Marketwire - July 25, 2007) - APEX Management Group, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., announced today that Shane Byrne has joined the firm as director of healthcare informatics. APEX is a consulting and insurance services organization that specializes in actuarial, underwriting, claims management and audit services.

In his new position, Byrne will lead the firm's healthcare data initiatives including claims analysis, data mining, quality measurement, data warehousing and provider profiling, and will contribute to the ongoing development of the firm's data analysis products and tools. He will be based in Las Vegas.

Byrne has extensive experience in healthcare information technology and analytics. Prior to joining APEX, he administered two analytic/business intelligence divisions as director of analytics with HealthDataInsights and DataXCorp where he had responsibility for developing and maintaining strategic business intelligence solutions, services, and product development for internal and external clients. Byrne also held lead analytics positions with HEREIU Culinary Welfare Fund and the Executive Branch of State of Montana. He earned a B.A. degree in economics from the University of Montana.

"We are delighted to have Shane on our team," said Mike Miele, president of APEX Management Group. "He brings a wealth of strategic healthcare data analysis experience as well as outstanding analytical and database programming skills that will greatly enhance our ability to deliver high quality service to our clients."

About APEX Management Group

APEX Management Group, a division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., is a consulting and insurance services organization that specializes in actuarial, underwriting, claims management and audit services. APEX clients include managed care organizations, insurance carriers, employers, governmental and other risk bearing entities. With headquarters in Princeton, NJ, APEX provides services worldwide and has offices throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.apexmgmt.com

Contact Information: Contact: Ed Emerman 609-452-5967

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