WASHINGTON, DC--(Jul 23, 2013) - The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large U.S. employers, today announced that Brent Pawlecki, MD, Chief Health Officer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., has been elected to its elite board of directors.?
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"We are very pleased to add someone with Brent's experience and knowledge to an already talented board," said Helen Darling, President and CEO of the National Business Group on Health.?"Dr. Pawlecki is a well-known and highly-regarded leader in corporate medicine, health, wellness, and productivity.?He will be a tremendous asset to both our board and members as they seek ways to control rising health care costs while providing quality health care benefits to their employees and families."
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Dr. Pawlecki has served as Chief Health Officer at Goodyear since joining the company in January 2011.?In this position, he is responsible for Goodyear's global health strategy and for providing leadership for the company's medical clinics, fitness facilities, health benefits, health improvement and wellness programs, Employee Assistance Programs, and health related emergencies.?Before joining Goodyear, Dr. Pawlecki was the Corporate Medical Director at Pitney Bowes, overseeing all health related issues for the organization.
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During his career in medicine, Dr. Pawlecki worked in both private medical practice and emergency medicine.?He graduated college and medical school at St. Louis University and completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics from Bridgeport Hospital and Yale University.?He also completed the Master of Medical Management Business Degree from the University of Southern California.?
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Pamela Kimmet, Chairman of the Board of the National Business Group on Health, commented: "All of us are delighted that Dr. Pawlecki has agreed to serve on our board.?His leadership and experience will be invaluable, especially as our members look for innovative ways to promote healthier lifestyles and begin to implement pieces of the health care reform law.?We look forward to his many contributions."
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About the National Business Group on Health
The National Business Group on Health is the nation's only non-profit organization devoted exclusively to representing large employers' perspective on national health policy issues and providing practical solutions to its members' most important health care problems. The Business Group helps drive today's health agenda while promoting ideas for controlling health care costs, improving patient safety and quality of care and sharing best practices in health benefits management with senior benefits, HR professionals, and medical directors from leading corporations.?Business Group members, which include 66 Fortune 100 companies, provide health coverage for more than 50 million U.S. workers, retirees and their families. For more information, visit?www.businessgrouphealth.org.
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Contact Information
Media Contact:?
Ed Emerman
609-275-5162
eemerman@eaglepr.com
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SOURCE: National Business Group on Health
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