BHM Welcomes New SVP, IRO Division Mike Forrester, PhD

Online, May 26, 2013 (Newswire.com) - BHM Healthcare Solutions (BHM) is excited to announce the appointment of Mike Forrester, PhD to the position of Senior Vice President of IRO Services. Dr. Forrester is a clinical psychologist who has been a leader in the managed care and disease management organizations for several years. Dr. Forrester received his PhD in clinical psychology from Kent State University. Dr. Forrester's most recent experience includes working with Optum Health, Health Integrated and Magellan Behavioral Health.

Dr. Forrester will lead BHM's Physician Advisor/Peer Review Division also referred to as Independent Review Organization (IRO). BHM's IRO division has a panel of physician advisors who perform independent reviews of health insurance claim denials. BHM has received URAC accreditation for our IRO services. As such, this division is growing at a rapid pace more than doubling in one year in terms of reviews completed, number of clients, and number of physician advisors. BHM has a state of the art portal which enables clients and physicians the ability to collaborate in an efficient manner through an online portal which meets all of the standards of quality and excellence set forth by URAC. Dr. Forrester has stated, "BHM Healthcare Solutions is full service healthcare management consulting organization. The organization provides support to providers, integrated delivery systems, Health Plans, and others in effectively managing the delivery of behavioral health and other related areas."

BHM's IRO division is experiencing tremendous growth. Enhancements are continually being made on the automated portal system. Dr. Forrester's background will provide the leadership and guidance needed to continue to expand our IRO division.

About BHM Healthcare Solutions
BHM is a healthcare management consulting firm whose specialty is optimizing profitability while improving care in a variety of health care settings. BHM has worked both nationally and internationally with managed care organizations, providers, hospitals, and insurers. In addition to this BHM offers a wide breadth of services ranging including managed care consulting, strategic planning and organizational analysis, accreditation consulting, financial consulting for healthcare, physician advisor/peer review, and organizational development.