Mountain View, CA, September 23, 2005
IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc., part of the Elekta
Group and a leading provider of information technology solutions
for oncology care, has named James P. Hoey as IMPAC president
and CEO. Mr. Hoey is one of three original founders of IMPAC,
and has been integral in operation management of the company
since 1990, most recently serving as IMPAC chief operating
officer. Mr. Hoey was instrumental in developing IMPAC into the
leading supplier of image and data management software for
cancer therapy.
Joseph K. Jachinowski , former president and CEO of IMPAC, has
been appointed as the executive vice president of product
creation for the entire Elekta Group. Mr. Jachinowski’s
responsibilities include product development and product
management of all Elekta product lines, including Elekta Synergy®,
Leksell Gamma Knife®, Elekta Neuromag®, as well as IMPAC's product
portfolio. Mr. Jachinowski, one of IMPAC’s original founders,
has extensive experience in product creation and eagerly
accepted the challenge of the new position.
The new organization will facilitate the Elekta Group’s efforts
to realize the inherent synergies between the two companies.
“IMPAC’s continued mission is to provide the best oncology
information management system for our customers,” stated Mr.
Hoey.
Mr. Jachinowski added, “The development efforts with Elekta will
enable us to take a broader look at oncology needs and devote
corporate-wide resources and expertise appropriately. With our
worldwide installed base of EMRs integrated with linacs from
multiple manufacturers, we can leverage our experience to
provide a unique perspective on the management of oncology
care.”
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For more information, please contact:
Julie DeSantis, Public Relations Manager
IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc.
Tel: +1 650-623-8883, e-mail: jdesantis@impac.com
Investor Enquiries:
International: Peter Ejemyr, Group VP Corporate Communications,
Elekta AB
Tel: +46 733 611 000, e-mail: peter.ejemyr@elekta.com
United States: Lars Jonsteg, VP Investor Relations North
America, Elekta Inc.
Tel: +46 708-783 735, e-mail: lars.jonsteg@elekta.com
About IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc.
IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc., a company in the Elekta Group,
provides healthcare IT solutions that streamline clinical and
business operations across the spectrum of cancer care. IMPAC’s
open integration to multiple healthcare data and imaging systems
offers oncology-specific patient charting and practice
management, as well as best-of-breed systems for anatomic
pathology, clinical laboratory, and cancer registry. With
products that range from diagnosis and treatment through
long-term follow-up, IMPAC provides a comprehensive oncology
management solution that helps improve overall communication,
process efficiency, and quality patient care. For more
information about IMPAC’s products or services, please call
888-GO-IMPAC or visit www.impac.com.
About
Elekta
Elekta is an international medical-technology Group, providing
meaningful clinical solutions, comprehensive information systems
and services for improved cancer care and management of brain
disorders. All of Elekta’s solutions employ non-invasive or
minimally invasive techniques and are therefore clinically
effective, gentle on the patient and cost-effective. With
approx. 1700 employees, Elekta’s corporate headquarters is
located in Stockholm, Sweden and the company is listed on the
Stockholm Stock Exchange under the ticker EKTAb. For more
information about Elekta’s products or services, please visit
www.elekta.com.. |
