Hanger, Austin, Texas, announced that Asif Ahmad was elected to its board of directors on August 13. He will be an independent director under New York Stock Exchange listing standards. Ahmad is CEO and a director of Anthelio Healthcare Solutions, Dallas, Texas.
“A proven leader in the healthcare information technology industry, Asif is widely recognized for his ability to concurrently advance high quality patient care, drive business value, and grow market share,” said Vinit Asar, president and CEO of Hanger. “Given the strategic role of technology in Hanger’s future, Asif’s extensive experience in informatics, information technology, clinical operations, and business intelligence at major for-profit healthcare service providers and not-for-profit academic medical centers will be a valuable addition to Hanger’s board of directors.”