Press Releases Archive

2003

1. Jun 25, 2003Masterplan Announces New Appointments of Senior Management

   Chatsworth, CA — Masterplan today announced the appointment of Amy McElroye as Vice President and General Manager of Maintenance Management Programs as well as Francis Vonder Haar as Vice President and General Manager of Imaging Services. These new positions have been created as a result of the tremendous growth Masterplan has experienced over the last several years.

   Ms. McElroye has over 13 years experience in the healthcare environment and has held management and leadership positions in sales and operations with companies such as Eastman Kodak Company and General Electric Medical Systems. Ms. McElroye has been with Masterplan since June 2002. Prior to joining Masterplan, Ms. McElroye served as Division Vice President, Central Zone for General Electric Medical Systems Clinical Services Business.

   Mr. Vonder Haar joined the Masterplan team in June 2001 and brings over 15 years of diagnostic imaging equipment expertise. Mr. Vonder Haar previously served as Service Manager for General Electric Medical Systems, St. Louis Region. His expertise in leadership and in the imaging services arena provides Masterplan with a substantial opportunity to secure and maintain a role of leadership in the marketplace.

   Other recent management changes include the resignation of Mr. Adam Coffey. Mr. Coffey has departed to pursue another opportunity outside of the medical industry. Under the new organizational structure, the company has no plans to replace the position of President previously held by Mr. Coffey. “Masterplan is a strong, rapidly growing, profitable company with a great future and we are excited about the new organizational changes,” said Bruce Cree, Chairman and CEO of Masterplan. “I would like to recognize Adam Coffey for his contribution to the success of Masterplan and wish him the best of luck in his new endeavor.”

   Masterplan, one of the nation’s leading independent service organizations, has been at the forefront of the industry for over 29 years. Known for their expertise and cost-savings solutions, Masterplan’s network of over 400 employees nationwide provide healthcare facilities with quality service on sophisticated medical devices such as CT and MRI. Masterplan’s innovative maintenance programs keep up with industry trends and regulatory requirements.

2002

1. Mar 28, 2002Microsoft Recognizes Masterplan for Excellence in Customer Service

   Chatsworth, CA — Masterplan was recently honored by Microsoft Great Plains Business Solutions, a leading provider of interconnected business applications, with the 2002 Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Business Achievements. Masterplan was one of two companies selected out of more than 130,000 companies worldwide to receive the Pinnacle Award for Excellence in Customer Service during Convergence 2002, Microsoft Great Plains’ annual customer conference.

   Microsoft Great Plains selected Masterplan because its web-based business management system helps them measurably improve the value and levels of service delivered to its internal and external customers through its eEnterprise solution. Field Service Delivery, Contract Management, Preventive Maintenance Scheduling, Inventory Management, and Advanced Purchasing modules were implemented to ensure the highest level of service to their customers. Masterplan, Inc. works with Microsoft Great Plains reselling partner FMT of Carlsbad, CA.

   Masterplan, the nation’s leading independent service organization, has been at the forefront of the industry for over 27 years. Known for their expertise and cost-savings solutions, Masterplan’s network of over 300 employees nationwide provides healthcare facilities with quality service on sophisticated medical devices such as CT and MRI. Masterplan’s innovative maintenance programs set the standard for industry trends and regulatory requirements. Masterplan… Helping Lower the Cost of Providing Healthcare.

2001

1. Dec 1, 2001Masterplan and Catholic Healthcare West Sign Multi-Year Comprehensive Service Agreement for Southern California

   Chatsworth, CA — Masterplan today announced the signing of an exclusive three-year agreement with 15 Southern California Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) hospitals to provide comprehensive maintenance management programs. Under this agreement, service on all clinical and diagnostic imaging equipment in these 15 CHW facilities will be covered by Masterplan, the nation’s largest independent service organization.

   Catholic Healthcare West annually cares for more than 300,000 patients; provides more than $400 million in community benefits and care for the poor; and employs approximately 40,000 people. “We are excited that CHW has selected Masterplan as its maintenance management provider," said Bruce Cree, Chairman and CEO. “We are looking forward to working with such a well known high quality healthcare provider.”

   Richard Smith, Director of Materials Management for CHW said, “The savings and quality driven standardization offered by Masterplan, combined with the flexibility afforded by a vendor-neutral independent service provider, enhances our ability to fulfill our commitment of providing quality, affordable health services.”

   Masterplan, the nation’s leading independent service organization, has been at the forefront of the industry for over 27 years. Known for their expertise and cost-savings solutions, Masterplan’s network of over 400 employees nationwide provide healthcare facilities with quality service and innovative programs designed to keep up with industry trends and regulatory requirements.

2. Nov 16, 2001Amerinet and Masterplan Sign Agreement for Maintenance Services

   St. Louis, MO, November 15, 2001 -- AmeriNet, Inc., the nation’s largest membership-based health care group purchasing organization (GPO), has signed an agreement with Masterplan to offer Masterplan’s maintenance services to the member facilities of AmeriNet’s shareholder, Intermountain Health Care. The agreement became effective September 15, 2001.

   Masterplan provides on-site maintenance services ranging from single modality to comprehensive maintenance programs on sophisticated diagnostic imaging and clinical medical devices. “We are delighted to have this opportunity to work with AmeriNet and Intermountain Health Care,” said Bruce Cree, chairman and chief executive officer of Masterplan. “Masterplan offers the diagnostic imaging market a high-value alternative to original equipment manufacturing service, while maintaining quality and uptime guarantees. We’re confident that we can bring real cost-savings to Intermountain Health Care members.”

   Ron Miller, vice president of administrative services and information resources for AmeriNet, said that the contract with Masterplan “is another example of the many ways in which our philosophy of ‘Choice, Voice and Value’ affects our members. We believe that participating members will get a quality product at an efficient price through Masterplan.”

   About Masterplan
   Masterplan, the nation’s leading and largest independent service organization, has been at the forefront of the industry for 27 years. Known for its expertise and cost-saving solutions, Masterplan’s network of more than 400 employees nationwide provides health care facilities with quality service on sophisticated diagnostic imaging and clinical medical devices. Masterplan’s innovative maintenance programs keep up with industry trends and regulatory requirements.

   About Amerinet
   Founded in 1986, AmeriNet, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, operates through its three shareholder health care organizations: AmeriNet Central, Intermountain Health Care, Inc. and Vector. It represents 14,315 member facilities in all 50 states, including hospitals, medical group practices, nursing homes, surgery centers, managed care organizations, pharmacies and integrated delivery networks. Additional information about AmeriNet can be found at www.amerinet-gpo.com.

2000

1. Feb 22, 2000Masterplan and Triad Hospitals Inc. Sign Multi-Year Comprehensive Service Agreement

   Chatsworth, CA — Masterplan today announced the signing of a four-year agreement with Triad Hospitals Inc. to provide comprehensive maintenance management programs to all of Triad’s 27 hospitals and 13 ambulatory surgery centers. Under this agreement, service on all clinical, diagnostic imaging and biomedical equipment in Triad facilities will be covered by Masterplan, the nation’s largest independent service organization.

   An investor-owned hospital group that spans 11 states, Triad Hospitals (NASDAQ:TRIH) spun off in May 1999 from Columbia HCA where its equipment was serviced under the General Electric CompreCare program. Masterplan itself became an independent organization when it separated from COHR in May 1999. “This commitment by a major hospital group shows that we’ve been recognized as a leading provider of technology management services to the healthcare industry,” said Bruce Cree, President and CEO.

   “We’re very excited by this opportunity to work with the management team at Triad to achieve their objectives.” Corris Boyd, Vice President of Materials Management for Triad Hospitals, Inc., said, “The savings offered by Masterplan, combined with the flexibility afforded by a vendor-neutral independent service provider, made the selection of Masterplan a perfect fit for Triad Hospitals.”

   Masterplan, the nation’s leading independent service organization, has been at the forefront of the industry for over 25 years. Known for their expertise and cost-savings solutions, Masterplan’s network of over 400 employees nationwide provide healthcare facilities with quality service and innovative programs designed to keep up with industry trends and regulatory requirements.

1999

1. Apr 9,1999COHR MasterPlan to be Separated as a Stand-Alone Business Unit of COHR/New COHR MasterPlan President and CEO Appointed

   Chatsworth, CA — COHR Inc. (COHR) announced today that COHR MasterPlan will be separated as a stand-alone business unit of COHR by the end of June 1999. The ownership of COHR MasterPlan will not change as a result of this action. In addition, the company appointed Bruce Cree as President and CEO of the COHR Masterplan subsidiary, which is the nation’s largest independent provider of technical services to health care organizations.

   “We believe that the separation and independence will enable COHR MasterPlan to achieve business focus and continued customer orientation,” said Raymond E. List, President and CEO of COHR. Mr. Cree added, “I am extremely pleased to be given the responsibility to head COHR MasterPlan and work with the professionals at COHR and its customers. I share the vision of COHR MasterPlan as the premier provider of independent service to the health care industry,” said Mr. Cree.

   Mr. Cree has an extensive background in the health care equipment services industry. He held senior positions at Mediq and InnoServ Technologies where he developed and managed service and asset management programs. Before joining COHR, Mr. Cree served as a consultant to Toshiba America Medical Systems. COHR, a leading national health care outsourcing and contract service organization, serves hospitals, integrated health systems and alternate site providers with a wide range of essential services and supplies.