MCLEAN, Va., July 17, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cognosante, a leading provider of IT services to healthcare organizations, announced it has appointed Phil Surine as Vice President of Federal Health Solutions. Surine has over twenty years of experience in federal health programs, specializing in technology modernization, business transformation and program design.
"Phil's knowledge and experience aligns perfectly with Cognosante's mission to strengthen the nation's healthcare system through innovative technology, standard service architectures, and value-based models," stated Cognosante Chief Growth Officer, Davis Foster. "Phil will work closely with our customers to understand their challenges and shape our services to meet their needs."
Prior to joining Cognosante, Surine served in senior roles at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and CGI Federal.
About Cognosante
Cognosante is a leading provider of IT services to healthcare organizations. The company has more than 25 years of experience working with 47 states and the Federal government to assist its clients in developing, managing and executing complex healthcare information programs and infrastructures. Its expertise includes standards development, interoperability, business and technical architecture, modular system integration, health informatics, Medicaid, health information exchange, improper payment, health insurance exchange, NwHIN, and The Direct Project. Please visit www.cognosante.com for more information.