2009-01-09 02:17:22 -

Implantable Provider Group (IPG) welcomes its new vice president of sales, Pat Reynolds, during a time of explosive growth for the Atlanta-based medical device management company.


"We're very excited to add Pat to our senior management team," said Jay Ethridge, CEO of IPG. "He has a wealth of experience in developing and building a technical and clinically focused

sales and service organization in the implantable device market, which will bring great value to all of IPG's stakeholders."


Prior to joining IPG, Reynolds held numerous sales leadership positions during his 24 years at Guidant Corporation and Boston Scientific. Early in his career, Reynolds helped lead Eli Lilly and Company's Medical Device and Diagnostic Division's Corporate Accounts program which focused on top cardiovascular institutions and represented the cardiac rhythm management and interventional cardiology divisions.


Reynolds later joined Lilly's Cardiac Pacemaker, Inc. division spending 13 years in sales leadership positions in cardiac rhythm management. He additionally held a leadership position in Guidant Corporation's Corporate Account program, working with the cardiac rhythm management, interventional cardiology and minimally invasive surgery divisions. When Guidant was acquired by Boston Scientific in 2006, Reynolds held corporate sales director and vice president positions in Boston's Corporate Sales program, working with their cardiac rhythm management, interventional cardiology, endoscopy, urology and neuromodulation divisions.


"Pat has developed relationships with numerous electrophysiologists, cardiologists and administrators across the country throughout his extensive career in the healthcare industry," continued Ethridge. "His knowledge brings new dimension and insight to IPG, allowing us to continue to provide the highest level of service to our clients."


Founded in 2004, IPG has grown its revenues by 1,500 percent and is currently in the process of doubling its operational space for the fourth time. IPG was recently ranked as the sixth fastest-growing private healthcare company in the country and 138th fastest-growing private company overall by Inc. Magazine. President and COO Michael Jones also recently ranked as one of Atlanta's top 25 Entrepreneurs of 2008.


About IPG


Implantable Provider Group (IPG) works with commercial payors to manage all aspects of high-cost implantable medical devices. The company's Implantable Device ManagementSM solution simplifies the complex procurement, contracting and billing associated with these devices, thereby streamlining the process and normalizing costs for all parties, while also delivering many valuable ancillary capabilities. Implantable Device Management also offers benefits for health care providers and manufacturers. IPG focuses on large, fast-growth device intensive markets, such as cardiology, neurology and orthopedic implants. Inc. Magazine recently ranked IPG as the sixth-fastest growing healthcare company in the country and the 138th fastest-growing overall. For more information about IPG, visit www.ipgsurgical.com.








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