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Dr Georgia Karabatsos Appointed McKesson's Director of Clinical Quality
McKesson today announced that Dr Georgia Karabatsos has been appointed Director of Clinical Quality. In this role, Dr Karabatsos will oversee all clinical quality activities and clinical governance across the business.
“I’m very pleased to have Georgia on board. She has extensive experience in general practice as well as experience in education, research and evaluation and health policy which will serve as an outstanding foundation for high quality clinical care,” said Matthew Cullen, Co-President, McKesson Asia-Pacific.
“Georgia will work with McKesson’s Medical Advisors, Operations Managers and our Quality Division to ensure our clinical governance and quality processes continue at the very high levels expected by our clients and callers”.
Dr Karabatsos has been in general practice for 20 years and over the last 14 years has also worked in non clinical environments while maintaining a part time practice in suburban Melbourne. Her non clinical roles have included general practice, hospital liaison, education (both undergraduate and post graduate) through the University of Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Hospital Clinical School and the Australian Paediatric Review program. She has been a Medical Advisor working within McKesson’s health advice and disease management operations for several years.Dr Karabatsos said she was pleased to take on this role with such a dynamic and forward thinking company that takes the lead in innovation in healthcare.
“McKesson provides an outstanding service to its clients and the community in general. I’m excited to work with a team with an impressive track record of improving health outcomes as it reduces healthcare costs,” Dr Karabatsos said.
Dr Karabatsos commences as Director of Clinical Quality on 14 April, 2009.
About McKesson Asia-Pacific
McKesson Asia-Pacific is the leading provider of specialised health support solutions helping millions of people maintain or improve their health and, as a result, reduce overall healthcare costs.
Offering a wide variety of health support solutions including health advice, chronic disease management and mental health support, our clients include state and federal governments, private health insurers and various other organisations throughout Australia and New Zealand, delivering positive health outcomes for their consumers or communities.
Evidence-based interventions provide highly specific and personalised services for individuals irrespective of age or health status, and are delivered via multiple delivery channels including telephone, web and face-to-face interactions across the region.
For further information please contact Natasha Mitchell on (02) 9425 3853.
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