WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verisma, the leader in release of information (ROI) automation systems for the healthcare industry, today announced that Marty McKenna has been appointed as its president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. McKenna joins Verisma’s established senior executive leadership team, including James C. Moore II, who will continue in his role as chief legal officer along with Andrew McManus, senior vice president.

“We are delighted to welcome McKenna to the Verisma team,” said Ken Thompson, chairman of the board of directors. “We ultimately selected McKenna for his focus on the customer and his proven ability to build talented teams. At Verisma, our mission is to offer unmatched customer service and superior solutions by building the best team in the industry. McKenna’s proven track record in the healthcare information and technology marketplace will continue to establish Verisma as the premier provider of ROI solutions.”

“It is a privilege to be named Verisma’s CEO and lead an organization that is revolutionizing the ROI marketplace through its innovation, technology and services,” said McKenna. “The opportunities ahead for Verisma are limitless and I look forward to working with the Verisma team to continue to grow the company.”

McKenna brings exceptional experience and depth of knowledge to Verisma. He has held multiple leadership roles in healthcare IT from president of Allscripts Analytics, to leading global marketing and commercial operations for dbMotion. During his eleven years at General Electric, McKenna served as the global general manager for General Electric’s suite of perioperative information technology solutions, global integration manager for multiple acquisitions, general manager for healthcare information services and manager of clinical consulting.

McKenna holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Biomedical) from Purdue University and a Masters in Business Administration in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago.

About Verisma

Verisma is a health information technology provider focused on delivering unparalleled Release of Information (ROI) solutions to the healthcare industry. The company’s flagship ROI Automation System, Verisma® Release Manager (VRM), is utilized by well-known health care organizations nationwide. VRM automates workflow to improve turnaround times, reduce errors, and drive down costs – effectively automating medical records release while delivering comprehensive release audit capabilities. It is the only release technology with integrated HIPAA guidance and compliance review support. For additional information, please visit our website at www.verisma.com, call 866-390-7404 or emailsolutions@verisma.com.