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Key Executive Hire Supports Company's Continued Growth

SAN DIEGO, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- SpineMark Corporation, a spine care services organization that partners with hospitals and physicians to develop spine centers, has hired Wendy L. Wilts as executive vice president of operations. She will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the company and its subsidiaries.

"Wendy is an important addition to the SpineMark executive team and comes at a key time for us," said Marcy T. Rogers, M.Ed., president and CEO of SpineMark. "We have hit many 'firsts' with our SpineMark CRO Management and the launching of our first two regional SRO's in Denver and Los Angeles. Wendy's deep experience in practice management, physician recruitment and program development allows her to effectively translate our vision and help us continue to grow our unique model of providing hospital and physician partners with infrastructure and resources that improve the quality of life of patients with spine disorders and injuries."

Wilts brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare operations to her role at SpineMark. Most recently, she was vice president of operations for Sanford Health System's neurosciences and hospital-based services division, where she worked with SpineMark to develop a Spine Center of Excellence. She was also charged with building a transplant program and expanding the facility's hospitalist and intensivist programs.

"The concept of Centers of Excellence is revolutionary for the industry, and SpineMark's dedication to ensuring that patients can receive quality care for their health issues through this effort made the decision to join the company a very simple one," Wilts said. "My experience working with SpineMark to build a Spine Center of Excellence within Sanford Health System allowed me to see the ins and outs of such an undertaking and how well equipped this company is to continue this paradigm shift in the healthcare industry."

In her 14 years with Sanford Health System, Wilts served in a number of roles, including vice president of operations for the surgical and cardiovascular departments, director of cardiovascular services, director of practice development and regional director of operations for the primary care division.

Wilts began her career with the Central Plains Clinic where, as clinic manager, she was responsible for the day-to-day management of three primary care sites and after-hours services.

Wilts is affiliated with numerous groups, including the Medical Group Management Association (national and South Dakota chapter), the American College of Medical Practice Executives, Institute of Healthcare Improvement and the National HealthCare Advisory Board. Wilts studied biology at Augustana College before transferring to the University of South Dakota and earning a bachelor's degree in business administration. She also received Lean HealthCare Certification through the University of Michigan.

About SpineMark

SpineMark Corporation is an innovative service organization dedicated to transforming the delivery of spine care. The company partners with hospitals and physicians across the United States and abroad to develop and operate comprehensive, evidence-based spine centers of excellence. By building a global network of spine centers, spine research organizations and state-of-the-art medical conference facilities, SpineMark is improving the overall quality of life of patients afflicted with spine disorders and injuries.

Driven by the specialized experience and expertise of its leadership team and medical advisory board, SpineMark's goal is to create a global network, based on clinically validated best practices for spine care that streamline diagnosis and treatment, simplify referrals and accelerate the recovery process.

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Source: SpineMark Corporation

CONTACT: Julie Johnson of WeissComm Partners, +1-451-946-3681,
jjohnson@wcpglobal.com, for SpineMark Corporation

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