A pioneer in the PC industry, Ed Heere designed, sourced and imported one of the first IBM-compatible computer systems in early 1983, less than 2 years after IBM’s introduction of the personal computer.
Since that time, Heere has gone on to found a range of successful computer consulting companies, including AMSYS Computer and other firms in general computer consulting, programming, website development, contractual IT staffing and radiology IT. Today, as head of CoActiv Medical®, he has helped a range of hospital radiology departments and freestanding imaging centers convert to a digital environment successfully, efficiently and cost-effectively.
CoActiv Medical®
Capitalizing on AMSYS’ in-depth experience in healthcare IT, CoActiv Medical was formed in 2003 to develop, market, install and service digital radiography software and systems. EXAM-PACS® was introduced at RSNA 2003.
A Range of Successful Companies
Since 1987, Heere has served as president and more recently also CEO of AMSYS Computer Inc., a business he founded in Ridgefield, CT. AMSYS provides consulting and system implementation in networking and internet services to the healthcare, legal, accounting, manufacturing and general business communities.
In 1997, Ed formed CoActiv Solution Providers, LLC to offer custom programming and website development for business and industry.
In 2000, his business portfolio grew to include AMSYS Consulting, LLC, a professional IT staffing firm, which became a significant provider of contractual, full-time and temp-to-permanent IT professionals to corporate clients nationwide. AMSYS’ varied expertise includes providing staffing for client-server and Internet related systems, Web-based applications, database development and more.
Other Professional Experience
Prior to 1987, Heere was Vice President of Marketing and Product Development for Berkey, Inc., a NYSE listed company that manufactured, imported and distributed imaging, electronic, video and photographic products. He has extensive experience developing, sourcing and marketing products from Europe and the Far East.
Curriculum Vitae:
Education
- Graduate - Albright College, Reading, PA, 1970
- Instructor - Albright College, Reading, PA, 1973-1976
- Additional Graduate, Professional and Business Coursework
Professional and Business Affiliations:
Medical and Radiology Affiliations
- RSNA - Radiological Society of North America
- RBMA - Radiology Business Management Association
- NY-MGMA - Medical Group Management Association of New York
- CT-MGMA - Medical Group Management Association of Connecticut
- HIMSS - Healthcare Information Management Society
- AHIMA - American Health Information Management Association
- Member - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Civil, Educational & IT Industry Affiliations
- Member, State of CT - IT Advisory Council
- Member, Advisory Council to WCSU Board of Directors
- Member, Ancell School of Business - CEO Forum
- Member, National Advisory Council - Albright College - Reading, PA
- Member, Commission for the Future - Albright College - Reading, PA
- Member, United States Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Connecticut Better Business Bureau
- Member, Association for Computing Machinery, Connecticut/Westchester Chapter
- Voting member, National Association for Computing Machinery
Awards
- 1989 - "Who’s Who in the Computer Industry"
- 1991 - "Who’s Who of American Business Leaders"
- 1992 - "Who’s Who in Connecticut"
- 1989 - "Who’s Who in the Computer Industry"
- 1991 - "Who’s Who of American Business Leaders"
- 1992 - "Who’s Who in Connecticut"
Featured Articles
Ed has been featured and quoted in a wide range of industry publications, including Radiology Today, RT Image, Advance, Imaging Technology News, Imaging Economics, and Diagnostic Imaging. For a complete collection of articles featuring CoActiv Medical, please click here.
Speeches, Interviews & Presentations
Ed Heere also is a frequent speaker on computer technology, entrepreneurship and medical technology. Each year he presents at the conference for Planetree, a non-profit organization which works with hospitals and healthcare centers to develop and implement patient-centered care in healing environments.
Heere has been a longtime presenter at the annual Business Entrepreneur Series sponsored by The Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce. He also has been a frequent keynote speaker at his alma mater Albright College in Reading PA and has served as a panelist on advisory committees for both the Ancell School of Business and the Western Connecticut State University.
