Emergent Medical Associates Finalizes the Acquisition of Language Access Network, LLC
(July 14, 2008, Los Angeles, CA) Emergent Medical Associates ("EMA" or the "Group") is pleased to announce it has finalized the purchase of a majority interest in Language Access Network, LLC ("LAN" or the "Company"). LAN provides on-demand language interpretation services through video and audio conferencing in hospitals and other health care venues nationwide directly addressing the challenges facing these institutions and their Limited English Proficient patient populations. LAN will continue to be managed as an independent entity.
"We are very excited to have closed our acquisition of the Language Access Network," said James Edwards, CEO of Emergent Medical Associates. "The Language Access Network service offering is best in class and provides one of the only true high-quality, fully compliant and cost effective interpretation alternatives in the marketplace. It’s a win-win-win product for the hospital, patient and provider. We are very excited to have the opportunity to secure LAN’s future and enable the Company to reach its potential."
EMA’s acquisition of LAN puts the resources of one of California’s leading emergency medical group’s behind the Company as well as the Group’s expertise in developing products tailored to the unique demands of health care environments.
"We could not have found a better or more committed partner than EMA," said Andrew Panos, COO, of Language Access Network. "Their understanding of our vision, our dedication to customers and our desire to push the industry forward has positioned LAN to continue providing our service to the leading medical institutions in the country and build on our tradition of excellence," added Panos.
About Language Access Network, LLC
Language Access Network, LLC is the pioneer and leader in video language interpretation services with operations in Columbus, Ohio. LAN provides pharmacies and medical facilities with professionally trained interpreters 24 hours a day, seven days a week through our centralized video language center, interpreting more than 150 different languages including American Sign Language (ASL) via real-time, interactive video technology.
About Emergent Medical Associates
EMA, headquartered in Manhattan Beach, CA, is a premier provider of physician staffing & practice management services for 15 Emergency Departments with an annual census of over 400,000 visits throughout California. Through its consulting division e-MSO, EMA exports best practices and innovative management techniques to Hospitals and other Emergency Department groups, helping improve patient care and ensure contract security. EMA’s proprietary techniques are patient-focused and targeted on improving the daily operations of Emergency Departments.
For more information on LAN, visit http://www.languageaccessnetwork.com
For more information on EMA, visit http://www.ema.us
North American Company Contact:
Sandra Davis
Emergent Medical Associates
(310)-379-2134
sdavis@ema.us