Zotec Partners Appoints Steve Collins as Vice President of Business Development for its Radiology Division

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – (March 17, 2015) – Zotec Partners, LLC (Zotec), a leading provider of revenue cycle and practice management services to hospital-based physicians, is pleased to announce that Steve Collins has taken a new position as vice president of business development for its radiology division. Collins has worked in the radiology industry for more than 20 years and has marketed computer business solutions and services to the Radiology market since 1992. He has experience with radiology billing and management systems, and outsourced revenue cycle and physician practice management services. He previously held the title of director of business development for Zotec. According to Steve Collins, “There continues to be substantial business challenges for radiology and imaging in 2015, so I am pleased to be able to continue my focus in the radiology market. With the analytical tools and technology Zotec has developed, we can help radiology and imaging groups run their businesses most effectively to maintain compliance and quality measures and improve revenue.” “Steve is an experienced and trusted professional who is well versed in radiology industry policies, compliance risks and reimbursement changes, and he is aware of what radiologists need as they adjust to these challenges,” states Zotec’s CEO and Founder, T. Scott Law. “I am confident that in his new role, Steve will offer solutions to radiologists through our exceptional new technologies, business intelligence capabilities and services that can improve their business, further exemplifying our undisputed leadership role in the field of radiology revenue cycle management.” Zotec is the industry leader in specialized medical billing and practice management services for the hospital-based specialty market. The company is committed to the continuous pursuit of excellence in the physician revenue cycle and practice management industry by delivering effective solutions through its innovative software, personalized service and measurable client results. Zotec proprietary processes and technology manage in excess of 70 million medical encounters across all 50 states. For more information about Zotec Partners, visit www.zotecpartners.com.

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