Healthesystems CEO Ron Roma Wins Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2011 Award in Florida
June 17, 2011, Tampa, FL — Healthesystems is exceptionally pleased to announce that its chief executive officer, Ron Roma, has won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Award in Florida for excellence in the Technology category.
Mr. Roma was selected for this award by a panel of independent judges representing regional business, civic and academic leaders as an entrepreneur who, according to Ernst & Young LLP, has demonstrated extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to his business and community. The award was presented on Thursday, June 16, at a gala event held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, Florida.
"More than anything else, this award speaks to the loyalty of our client partners, the patience and support of my family and the talent and commitment of every Healthesystems employee," stated Mr. Roma. "This company has been a remarkable experience and the most gratifying venture I’ve ever participated in. The team at Healthesystems is the best I’ve ever worked with and I am proud and humbled to accept this honor on behalf of all of them.”
Mr. Roma is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur of The Year national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 12, 2011.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year awards program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 135 cities in 50 countries throughout the world. A record 1,891 nominations were received nationally this year, an indication that the entrepreneurial spirit is still a strong and growing factor of American and global business.
About Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards Program
Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference through the unique way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs.
Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young LLP is a client-serving member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited located in the U.S.
About Healthesystems
Healthesystems is a specialty provider of innovative medical cost management solutions for the workers’ compensation industry. The company's comprehensive offerings include its leading Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) program, expert clinical review services, and its revolutionary Ancillary Benefits Management (ABM) solution for prospectively managing ancillary medical services such as durable medical equipment (DME), transportation and translation services. By leveraging powerful technology, clinical expertise and enhanced workflow automation tools, Healthesystems provides clients with flexible programs that reduce the total cost of medical care while increasing the quality of care for injured workers.
To learn more about Healthesystems, or to sign up for the company's clinical or compliance-focused newsletters, visit www.healthesystems.com or email info@healthesystems.com
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