May 29, 2007 - Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. announced that Jeff Howorth has been named Vice President of Strategic Business Group and will be responsible for developing Toshiba's Strategic Business Group, a new division within the company focused on developing partnerships with Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs).
Howorth will oversee strategic business account managers across the country who will be equipped with a portfolio consisting of Toshiba medical equipment, as well as products from Toshiba sister companies, customized marketing services, financing programs and consulting services. This portfolio will enable the group to sign strategic partnership contracts directly with IDNs and incrementally drive business.