Continua taps Parker for executive director

PORTLAND, Ore. The Continua Health Alliance on Tuesday named Charles Parker to the post of executive director. Parker was most recently the chief technology officer and senior vice president of business development and marketing at Masspro, a performance improvement organization dedicated to advancing healthcare quality.

Beginning in January, Parker will work with Continua's board of directors to develop a vision and strategic plan for guiding new initiatives for growth, financial stability and services to membership.

“Continua is at the forefront of a revolution in personal healthcare,” Parker said. “By focusing on the creation of a new market of connected health and wellness devices and solutions, Continua is empowering healthcare professionals, individuals and their families to better manage health and wellness at every stage of life. I'm proud to join Continua and look forward to helping the organization achieve its goal of better health, through connectivity.”