CORAZON PLANS “ ACADEMY ” FOR NEW AND DEVELOPING CARDIOVASCULAR LEADERS
Four-Month Program will Outline Key Skills Necessary for Success

Pittsburgh, PA —April 28, 2006—Corazon Inc., a national leader in providing specialized consulting and recruitment services to hospitals for development of cardiac and vascular programs, announced plans to hold The Corazon Academy, May 8-9-10, 2006 at their offices in Pittsburgh. The Corazon Academy will impart executive-level knowledge and skills to new and developing cardiovascular leaders who hold positions critical to the overall performance of the CV specialty, including Service Line Administrators, Cath Lab Directors, and other CV Leaders. Over four months, participants will attend several ‘how-to’ educational sessions delivered by Corazon Consultants in order to gain a detailed overview of CV program dynamics, along with management education on what it takes to be a “top-performing” leader of a cardiac and/or vascular service line in today’s competitive marketplace.

Designed to be an innovative solution for the recruitment challenges that face cardiovascular specialty programs today, The Corazon Academy’s unique curriculum for leadership and management development will deliver executive-level knowledge and skills to those responsible for CV program operations and strategy. According to Karen Hartman, COO and President of Consulting at Corazon, “Promotion from within is often a viable option in filling a vacant CV leadership position. There may be an internal candidate with the potential to assume the role; however, this individual may lack the full range of management and operational know-how required….The Corazon Academy’s uniquely designed curriculum offers an avenue to address this need.”

Within the Academy forum, Corazon Consultants will deliver small-group education and high-level guidance and direction for all aspects of CV service line management, as the success of a CV program oftentimes depends heavily on having a qualified, dedicated, and charismatic leader at the helm. Industry trends reveal that the cardiovascular service line is a key hospital area where effective leadership can bring dramatic results.

Using a combination of hands-on experience with programs throughout the country, information from industry literature and other sources, and didactic materials, the Academy curriculum will concentrate on the clinical, financial, operational, staff recruitment and retention, and strategic facets of CV program management. Members of the Corazon team of ‘Heart Experts’ will provide this education based on their expertise and diverse experiences with various aspects of cardiovascular program leadership and development.

About Corazon Inc.
Corazon is a recognized leader in strategic cardiovascular program development, assisting clients through the full spectrum of consulting services from feasibility study and business planning through clinical readiness and all facets of a successful implementation, including recruitment for key cardiovascular service line leaders. The Corazon team has assisted healthcare leaders and physicians in medical centers and community hospital settings to bring specialized advice and progressive thinking in cardiovascular services to strategic planning, market assessments and financial analysis, clinical operations and new technology, Vascular Centers and Heart Hospitals, best practice benchmarks, executive search, and staffing models and staff education for well-developed or newly-established cardiovascular programs. Corazon has pioneered the application of the Universal Bed in cardiovascular care delivery and brings firsthand experience with service line management as a progressive organizational means for healthcare providers. Corazon is a 2003 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Company. Visit www.corazoninc.com

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