BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eQHealth Solutions, a leader in population health management for commercial and government entities, announced that Dr. Alan Dudley Mease, MD, FAAP, COL/USA(Ret) has been named the new Medical Director for eQHealth’s Arkansas division.
Dr. Mease is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Medicine, completed his residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center and fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He also holds board certifications with the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.
Prior to joining eQHealth, Dr. Mease served as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Public Health Behavior and Health Education at the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Health for the Arkansas Department of Health. He also has more than 30 years clinical experience with the U.S. Army (both active and inactive duty) and extensive experience in pediatric clinical practice both in the United States and in China. Additionally, Dr. Mease dedicated himself to research early in his career spanning a variety of topics including experimental pathology, allergy and infectious disease and was on the forefront of telemedicine research serving as the director of what is now known as the Army’s Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) South. Lastly, Dr. Mease has published extensively on many pediatric topics.
“I am very pleased to have Dr. Mease join our team in Arkansas. His vast experience in clinical practice, health information technology and prior work with the state of Arkansas make him well suited to the Arkansas contract’s work including medical management technology and services for the Arkansas Department of Human Services, for the Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services,” said Vicky Ducworth, Senior Vice President, Government Programs, eQHealth Solutions.
The Arkansas Division began its work for the state January 1, 2019. In his new role, Dr. Mease will provide expertise and guidance to the eQHealth team to assure the safe keeping and good care of one of Arkansas’ most vulnerable populations.
About eQHealth Solutions
Founded in 1986, eQHealth Solutions is a population health management and technology solutions company that touches millions of lives annually throughout the nation. Our high-tech and high-touch models include innovative technology solutions and care coordination services and focus on outcomes and optimization of provider and payer networks. eQHealth serves a variety of entities including federal, state and commercial clients. www.eqhs.org
