HealthPort Appoints Steve Roberts as Chief Operating Officer

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HealthPort appoints Steve Roberts as Chief Operating Officer for the company. Formerly Senior Vice President of Operations at SDS, Steve Roberts will now be responsible for all aspects of HealthPort’s operations, ensuring proper controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems are in place to successfully grow the company.

“HealthPort is a strategic partner to healthcare providers who are looking to improve patient care, business processes, and financial outcomes.”

As Chief Operating Officer for HealthPort, Mr. Roberts will lead a nationwide workforce of approximately 2,300 people, deploying software and outsourced services to hospitals, clinics, and not-for-profit healthcare organizations. Mr. Roberts will report directly to Frank Murphy, CEO and President of HealthPort.

“Steve’s exemplary leadership experience, broad knowledge of the healthcare industry, and focus on operational excellence will help HealthPort deliver world class service for our clients,” says Murphy.

Among his recent accomplishments, Steve Roberts instituted a national rating system, measuring customer, individual, and regional performance. He has implemented training boot camps to provide educational tracks, ensuring high standards across customer bases and has set in motion metric scorecards and actions that have improved the company’s performance and retention. Mr. Roberts has also implemented six sigma processes to improve efficiencies in business and customer processes.

“I am excited to be part of a strong executive team that is changing the face of healthcare by providing quality service, proven solutions, and trusted expertise,” says Mr. Roberts. “HealthPort is a strategic partner to healthcare providers who are looking to improve patient care, business processes, and financial outcomes.”

Prior to joining SDS in 2005, Mr. Roberts served as General Manager at Americas Services for General Electric (GE) Healthcare where he led a team supporting the $240 million GE Healthcare IT PACS business. Previously, he held the position of Vice President of Operations for Allscripts Healthcare Solutions as well as key leadership positions in the areas of services, systems integration, and support for over nine years at McKesson Corporation. Steve Roberts earned an MBA from The Kellogg School at Northwestern University and holds a BA in Business Administration from Augustana College.

With a proven track record of excellence, Mr. Roberts’ outstanding accomplishments will further HealthPort and assist in establishing it as the leading provider of technology and strategic solutions for the healthcare community.

About HealthPort:

HealthPort combines technology and strategic solutions to continually improve fragmented business processes for the healthcare community. The company offers revenue cycle management, electronic medical record, electronic document management, document conversion and storage services, practice management, release-of-information, and healthcare consulting services. HealthPort is the one-source provider, offering the widest selection of affordable, quality health information products and services in the industry. For more information, visit www.HealthPort.com or call 800-737-2585.