CARLY KUPER, VP Strategic Marketing & Corporate Communications, CMI/Compas TO JUDGE 2012 MM&M AWARDS May 29, 2012

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – May 29, 2012 –  Carly Kuper, VP Strategic Marketing & Corporate Communications with CMI/Compas,  is serving on the panel of judges for this year’s MM&M Awards.

Each year, the MM&M magazine recognizes exceptional creativity and marketing effectiveness in healthcare. The entries are reviewed by an independent panel of judges, representing a variety of areas across the industry, ensuring that each is judged fairly with respect and expertise. Award categories include Healthcare Media, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing and Mobile Apps.

Kuper will lend her eye for media and communications excellence to this year’s awards panel. “Participating in judging this year’s awards was a great experience and a real eye-opener,” she said. “It was amazing to see, all in one place, the high level of creativity coming from our industry. It was tough to choose the top campaigns, but fun to go through the process.”

Winners will be announced at a black-tie event held in New York City this fall.

 

About CMI/Compas

Well-known as a media planning and buying organization for healthcare clients, sister agencies Communications Media, Inc. (CMI) and Compas, Inc. are the indispensible strategic marketing partner to the world’s game-changers in health, offering guidance at every level of marketing. CMI/Compas focuses on core service offerings of Media, Innovation, Customer Insights, Technology, and Buying.  CMI/Compas is laser-focused on helping clients move the promotional needle.

CMI/Compas has offices in Philadelphia; King of Prussia, PA; Pennsauken, NJ; and New York.  The family of companies is actively recruiting for healthcare marketing jobs  via www.cmirecruiter.com.

Mike Miller is promoted May 25, 2012

 We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Miller to the position of Senior Vice President, Healthcare and Clinical Content Services, effective immediately.  In this role, Mike will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies for the acquisition and distribution of healthcare and clinical content directed at healthcare providers and their patients.  This position is also responsible for the development and implementation of strategies for content management services to the healthcare industry, including:

• Corporate licensing services
• Article reprints
• Content planning and placement services
• Content engagement measurement and optimization
• Content sales support services to the publishing industry
• Content license management
• Medical reprint services (both domestic and international)

Welcome Jim Halter May 25, 2012

   The CMI/Compas InfoCures team is pleased to welcome Jim Halter as an IT intern, effective May 21, 2012.  Jim joins us from Rowan University where he is currently studying for his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Jim has proficient experience in JAVA, CSS and HTML and holds his Associate’s degree in Computer Science.  Jim’s responsibilities include assisting the IT Manager with current projects, front end application enhancements and minor bug fixes (researching, isolating, and resolving).

DR. SUSAN DORFMAN TO PRESENT DIGITAL HEALTHCARE FINDINGS AT NPSF PATIENT SAFETY CONGRESS May 24, 2012

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – May 24, 2012 – Dr. Susan Dorfman, Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer at CMI/Compas, has been asked to present her dissertation poster at the National Patient Safety Foundation’s 14^th Annual Patient Safety Congress, held May 23-25 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, D.C.

The NPSF Patient Safety Congress is organized by leaders in the field to provide real-world tools, resources, and evidence-based solutions for patient safety issues. Dr. Dorfman will be among these leaders to present her poster “How Does the Internet Impact Our Healthcare?” The poster explores the potential ramifications of Internet health assessment tools and how to ensure the health needs and optimal outcomes of consumers.

Key highlights of Dr. Dorfman’s research include:

• The Internet is a key source for the dissemination of health care information and patient empowerment and support.
• The Internet can negatively impact consumer health behaviors and outcomes due to wrong or misleading information, self-diagnosis, or delayed treatment.
• There is a need for greater physician involvement and regulatory oversight.

To view the full poster and Dr. Dorfman’s findings, please click here.

About CMI/Compas

Well-known as a media planning and buying organization for healthcare clients, sister agencies Communications Media, Inc. (CMI) and Compas, Inc. are the indispensible strategic marketing partner to the world’s game-changers in health, offering guidance at every level of marketing. CMI/Compas focuses on core service offerings of Media, Innovation, Customer Insights, Technology, and Buying.  CMI/Compas is laser-focused on helping clients move the promotional needle.

CMI/Compas has offices in Philadelphia; King of Prussia, PA; Pennsauken, NJ; and New York.  The family of companies is actively recruiting for healthcare marketing jobs  via www.cmirecruiter.com.

Welcome Ryan Yeager May 17, 2012

The CMI/Compas InfoCures team welcomes Ryan Yeager as Systems Administrator.

April Year of Giving A Success May 14, 2012

         For the entire month of April we collected used ink cartridges, cellphones, eye glasses and non-prescription sunglasses.  By doing some “Spring Cleaning” around the house we were able to recycle these unused items to help the environment and help those in need of prescription eye glasses and non-prescription sunglasses.

Matt Teti is Promoted May 9, 2012

  Compas is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Teti from Manager of Finance, Savings and MATES to Director of Finance, Savings and MATES effective May 1, 2012.  Matt has proven his expertise in managing these areas over the past several years, making a number of significant improvements to the department, and has proven to be a valuable asset to our department and company.

Congratulations Lori Canale May 9, 2012

  Compas is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Canale, formerly Accounting Assistant, to Staff Accountant effective May 1, 2012.   Lori has proven her expertise across many different positions she has held within the Compas Accounting department over the years. In the past year she has produced several new reports for both Compas and InfoCures that have assisted in the analysis of profitability and cash management.  Lori will transition out of her current role and into this position over the next couple of months.  Her primary responsibility will be as the accountant for InfoCures. She will also assist with the accounting work of our other Healthcare Inc. companies.

Welcome Mark Moore May 9, 2012

  Compas is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Moore as Accounting Clerk effective May 7, 2012.  Mark comes to us with more than three years’ experience in Accounting.  He has previously worked in cash applications, billing processing, and accounts payable processing with Genesis Logistics and Onsite Neonatal Partners.  Mark’s responsibilities with Compas’ Accounting department include assisting with cash, invoicing, journal entry, and bill posting and filing.

CMI/Compas is a Healthiest Employer of Greater Philadelphia May 8, 2012

    

CMI/Compas has been selected as a “Healthiest Employer of Greater Philadelphia” award recipient by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

This award is in recognition of our commitment to a healthy work environment and our wellness initiatives, including our smoking cessation and weight lose challenges, health fairs, fitness programs, and even the snack and beverage choices available in our office vending machines.

This select group of the region’s healthiest companies will be recognized at an awards breakfast on Thursday, May 31^st where the top 5 healthiest employers will be revealed.  Winners will also be profiled in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Healthiest Employers” awards supplement on Friday, June 1.