Aspyra Names Skip Helms as Chief Operating Officer; CEO Steve Besbeck Retires
CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA, November 15, 2007 - Aspyra, Inc. (AMEX: APY), a leading provider of clinical and diagnostic information solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced that James R. "Skip" Helms, who has been with the Company for twenty four years, has been named interim Chief Operating officer, effective immediately. This follows the resignation of Aspyra Chief Executive Officer, Steven M. Besbeck, effective November 30, 2007. The Company has begun the search for a new CEO.
"With over 20 years in executive management roles in the healthcare information technology field, Skip Helms is the ideal leader to help Aspyra through this transition period" stated John Mutch, Executive Chairman of the Board. "We have begun an immediate search for a new CEO and we believe strongly in the growth potential for Aspyra."
Steve Besbeck had been involved with Aspyra since its inception. He has led the Company through phases of growth, acquisitions and product advancements. This has resulted in a successful company that provides clinical and diagnostic healthcare solutions to hundreds of organizations worldwide. Mr. Besbeck has decided to retire and pursue other interests, however, will stay engaged with the Company to facilitate an orderly transition. "The Board of Directors and everyone at Aspyra wish Steve well in his future endeavors," stated John Mutch.
Aspyra solutions provide integrated technologies and services that improve the efficiency, safety and quality of patient care. Aspyra works directly with customers through its own sales and service staff as well as through an extensive partner network. The company currently counts over 440 customers and over 700 application installations in its installed base.
About Aspyra
Aspyra is a global provider of Health Care Information Technology (HCIT) solutions and services to the healthcare industry. The Company specializes in Clinical Information Systems (CIS), Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS) and Clinical Image Management Systems (CIMS) for hospitals, multi-specialty clinics, clinical laboratories, imaging departments and centers and orthopedic environments. Aspyra's highly scalable systems can be installed standalone or integrated to provide a single-vendor, enterprise-wide solution. For more information on Aspyra, its products and services, visit www.aspyra.com.
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