Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. Promotes Chief of Staff Jeremy R. Jackson, M.D., to Chief Quality Officer

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Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. has appointed Jeremy R. Jackson, M.D. as the new Chief Quality Officer, effective June 14, 2021. Dr. Jackson, who previously served as Chief of Staff, will work closely with providers to enhance the quality of care within the company. With over a decade of experience in healthcare management and surgery, he aims to leverage ApolloMed's technology platform to support providers in delivering value-based care. Executive Chairman Kenneth Sim emphasized Dr. Jackson's contributions and commitment to improving patient outcomes.

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• Appointment of a Chief Quality Officer can enhance care quality.
• Dr. Jackson's extensive experience may lead to better operational strategies.

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ALHAMBRA, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. ("ApolloMed," and together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMEH), a leading physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare company focused on enabling providers in the successful delivery of value-based care, today announced it has appointed Chief of Staff Jeremy R. Jackson, M.D., to the newly created position of Chief Quality Officer, effective June 14, 2021.

In his role as Chief Quality Officer, Dr. Jackson will work closely with providers to ensure that ApolloMed is providing the highest quality of care for the communities they serve. Dr. Jackson will also continue to be involved with special projects for ApolloMed's technology platform, business development, strategy and operations.

Kenneth Sim, M.D., Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of ApolloMed, stated, "We are pleased to elevate Jeremy to the newly created role of Chief Quality Officer at ApolloMed. With over 10 years of experience as a practicing physician and as a strategy consultant to various companies within the healthcare space, Jeremy understands the challenges facing today's healthcare providers and can identify effective ways in which our Company can continue to deliver on best-in-class quality care while lowering costs. Jeremy's focus will be on making sure our providers have the tools and support they need to deliver the excellent outcomes we all want for our patients. We have been impressed with Jeremy's contributions and ability to execute as Chief of Staff over the past few months and are confident that his expanded role on our leadership team will be a key part in ApolloMed's ongoing success."

Dr. Jackson added, "Having seen firsthand how ApolloMed has transformed the traditional U.S. healthcare model with its a leading tech-powered, value-based care platform, I am thrilled to have this opportunity to work directly with our providers on maintaining and expanding upon the quality of care being delivered to our growing member population. I am excited to be a part of this incredible time in ApolloMed's history as we look to take our proven platform nationwide."

Dr. Jackson has served as ApolloMed's Chief of Staff since March 2021, bringing over 10 years of healthcare industry experience in management consulting and as a practicing physician to the Company. Prior to joining ApolloMed, he most recently served as a Project Leader in the Boston Consulting Group's healthcare practice and, from 2011 to 2018, was a resident physician in the Department of General Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital (Harvard Medical School) where he led the postoperative care teams serving patients across a broad spectrum of surgical disease. Dr. Jackson was also a Chief Resident in Quality and Patient Safety for the Department of Surgery at the Boston Veterans Affairs Hospital from 2017 to 2018 and a research fellow in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles from 2014 to 2016. Dr. Jackson received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan Medical School and Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Southern California.

About Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.
ApolloMed is a leading physician-centric, technology-powered, risk-bearing healthcare company. Leveraging its proprietary end-to-end technology solutions, ApolloMed operates an integrated healthcare delivery platform that enables providers to successfully participate in value-based care arrangements, thus empowering them to deliver high quality care to patients in a cost-effective manner.

Headquartered in Alhambra, California, ApolloMed's subsidiaries and affiliates include management services organizations (MSOs), affiliated independent practice associations (IPAs) and a Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (NGACO). For more information, please visit www.apollomed.net. 

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, such as statements about ApolloMed's investment in, strategic arrangements with, and anticipated consolidation of, Sun Labs, and ApolloMed's and Sun Labs' growth, acquisition strategy, ability to deliver sustainable long-term value, operational focus, strategic growth and expansion plans and integration efforts. Forward-looking statements reflect current views with respect to future events and financial performance and therefore cannot be guaranteed. Such statements are based on the current expectations and certain assumptions of ApolloMed's management, and some or all of such expectations and assumptions may not materialize or may vary significantly from actual results. Actual results may also vary materially from forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors, known and unknown, including the risk factors described from time to time in ApolloMed's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the risk factors contained in ApolloMed's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Investor Relations
(626) 943-6491
investors@apollomed.net

Carolyne Sohn, The Equity Group
(415) 568-2255
csohn@equityny.com

 

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FAQ

What is Apollo Medical Holdings' recent leadership change?

Apollo Medical Holdings has appointed Jeremy R. Jackson, M.D., as Chief Quality Officer on June 14, 2021.

Who is the new Chief Quality Officer of AMEH?

The new Chief Quality Officer of Apollo Medical Holdings (AMEH) is Jeremy R. Jackson, M.D.

What experience does Dr. Jackson bring to ApolloMed?

Dr. Jackson has over 10 years of healthcare experience, including roles in management consulting and as a practicing physician.

How will Dr. Jackson contribute to Apollo Medical Holdings?

Dr. Jackson will focus on improving care quality and helping providers leverage the company's technology platform.

What is the significance of the Chief Quality Officer position at AMEH?

The Chief Quality Officer position is crucial for enhancing the quality of care that ApolloMed delivers to its member population.