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Rodriguez pioneered several innovations within the industry, such asoffering Saturday business hours to give patients and physicians access toimmediate care on the weekends and its web-based referral tracking system,which all stem from a philosophy of putting the patient's needs first.
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"Ruben brings unique expertise and a stellar track record to All-MedServices and Clinical Medical's already impressive leadership team," statedRodriguez. "His extensive healthcare experience and past performance as aneffective leader will ensure not only that the companies will continue todeliver world-class service to our patients and customers, but position us asthe industry standard for durable medical equipment providers."
King-Shaw, a distinguished national leader in the healthcare field, bringsover 20 years of experience in all aspects of health care and public service.King-Shaw served in the George W. Bush administration from 2001 to 2003 wherehe led many of President Bush's and U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices Secretary Tommy G. Thompson's health care initiatives as deputyadministrator and chief operating officer of the Centers for Medicare andMedicaid Services. He was also senior advisor to the secretary of the Treasurywhere he led the administration's Health Coverage Tax Credit initiatives.King-Shaw was a major spokesperson for the administration on the topics ofhealth care disparities, prescription drug benefits, Medicare and Medicaidreform, rural health and the uninsured in America. During his tenure at theCMS, King-Shaw was instrumental in developing many of the reform policies nowbeing implemented by the federal government.
Prior to joining the Bush Administration, King-Shaw was the Secretary ofthe Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). He was appointed tohead the agency by Governor Jeb Bush in 1998.
"Ruben Jose King-Shaw, Jr. is a man of great integrity and a true leaderin the public service arena and healthcare sector," said Jeb Bush, formerGovernor of the State of Florida. "I am certain that his experience andunderstanding of this industry will serve as a great asset in this newendeavor."
Chairman of the Health Innovations Committee of the Florida House ofRepresentatives, Rene Garcia added, "I have dedicated the past eight years tofighting healthcare fraud in Florida including the recent passage of a DMEFraud Bill, and it is great to see companies like All-Med Services andClinical Medical solidifying their over 20-year commitment to patient care bybringing Ruben J. King-Shaw, Jr. on board. I am anxious to see how the nextchapter of an already exciting story will read."
Also joining the organization as vice president of operations is RogerLopez who provides over 20 years of operational experience and will beinstrumental in the company's service excellence. Pete Buigas, of Buigas,Aztalos and Associates will remain as an advisor on key regulatory andlegislative matters.
"All-Med Services and Clinical Medical are top-tier organizations with awealth of opportunities for growth," stated King-Shaw. "It's a greatresponsibility and I am excited for the opportuni
