He had the vision to help create a strategic plan more than a decade ago which focused on improving the health of the people we serve. This mission continues to guide our overall strategy yet today.

Tierney is a proven leader who brings experience, vision and energy that will help our growing team of seasoned sales consultants provide innovative solutions and impeccable execution for our 3,000 public relations and corporate communications clients. I know Tierney will ignite the team's efforts to help our clients leverage evolving broadcast, broadband and narrative marketing solutions to more effectively reach multiple target audiences.

We believe there's much to be gained by combining strengths of each organization. Our combined companies are strongly positioned to compete in the marketplace.

We see a very compelling strategic fit and see our combined companies strongly positioned to compete in the marketplace.

Our focus as a combined company is to become the most trusted choice for consumers and a leader in affordable quality care.

Effective immediately, we will treat all providers that these members see as if they were 'in network' providers, and affected members will not be required to satisfy prior authorization, pre-certification or referral requirements during this time. It is important at this time that those members seek and receive the medical attention they need right away.