Y. Because colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death
in New York State and the United States for men and women combined, Koch has
recently focused on the role anesthesia plays in the detection of colonic
polyps and has championed the cause of improving detection rates by promoting
pain-free colonoscopy screenings . As a physician and an
individual who has witnessed the devastation caused by this disease, I am
honored to be a part of such an exuberant and dedicated group of volunteers
like the American Cancer Society. That's 200 people too many,
and the more we can do to stop colon cancer before it starts, the better. Koch, MD, MBA,
Dr. He completed his residency in
anesthesiology at the Yale University School of Medicine.org.
Marc E.

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LAWRENCEVILLE, N.
Costante, Chairman and CEO of MDAdvantage Insurance Company of New
Jersey recently advanced to Fellow status in the American College of
Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of 30,000
healthcare executives. They must also complete case studies or a thesis on a
healthcare management topic or participate in a year-long mentorship
project.
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Somnia President and CEO Appointed to American Cancer Society's Regional Board of Directors

NEW ROCHELLE, N., The American Cancer Society,
the nation's leading voluntary health agency, today announced the appointment
of Somnia President and Chief Executive Officer, Marc E. Dr. Koch is a
board certified anesthesiologist and pain management physician and brings with
him years of experience in the areas of improved detection methods for colon
cancer. "With improved detection methods and fast acting anesthetics,
that shouldn't be a concern for patients anymore. Koch join our board of
advisors. His efforts to ease the pain and concerns of patients undergoing
colonoscopies will help increase screening rates and ultimately save lives. Marc Koch earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the State
University of New York at Stony Brook.prnewswire.
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professional society of more than 30,000 healthcare executives who
lead our nation's hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare
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"Most people put off scheduling a colonoscopy because they are afraid it
will be uncomfortable , even if they understand the importance of screening,"
stated Koch. He is a Diplomate of
the American Board of Anesthesiology and certified by the American Board of
Pain Medicine.J. In fact, only 3,200 healthcare
executives hold this distinction.
"ACHE Fellowship is more meaningful than ever before ," says Gary
S. Horan, FACHE, President and CEO of Trinitas Health in New Jersey."
To obtain Fellow status, candidates must demonstrate their
education, experience and leadership in the healthcare field for
several years. ACHE is known for its prestigious credentialing and
educational programs and its annual Congress on Healthcare Management,
which draws more than 4,000 participants each year . ACHE's publishing division,
Health Administration Press, is one of the largest publishers of books
and journals on all aspects of health services management in addition
to textbooks for use in college and university courses.

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"
Rick Lepkowski, regional vice president for the American Cancer Society in
Westchester, said, "We are delighted to have Dr.
This year, 600 men and women in Westchester County will be diagnosed with
colon cancer, and 200 people will die from it.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major
health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer
through research, education, advocacy and service. For 24-hour cancer information, the public
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for its journal , the Journal of Healthcare Management, and magazine,
Healthcare Executive, as well as ground-breaking research and career
development and public policy programs. Through such
efforts, ACHE works toward its goal of being the premier professional
society for healthcare leaders by providing exceptional value to its
members. For more information, please contact 312-424-9400 or
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Koch , MD, MBA, to its
regional board of advisors for Westchester County, New York."

About Marc E. The American Cancer Society
Eastern Division has 46 community-based offices, involving thousands of
volunteers throughout NY and NJ.cancer. Costante during the Convocation Ceremony on
March 13 , 2005, held during the organization's annual Congress of
Healthcare Management. Fellow status is the highest level of
professional achievement in ACHE.