HARTFORD, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--API Healthcare, the leader in healthcare specific workforce management technology, today announced the appointment of Lisa LaBau to the role of chief operating officer. Effective immediately, LaBau will be responsible for driving the company's performance through the day to day operations of its provider and staffing agency business lines.

"It is an honor to be part of a team filled with such smart, talented and innovative people"

"Lisa's commitment to superior client service and her passion for driving outcomes for our clients allow us to deliver exceptional value to the market, said president and chief executive officer, J.P. Fingado. "An effective and proven team leader, Lisa has driven high client service marks and advanced sales opportunities which have enabled our terrific growth and rise to the top as a leader in the healthcare workforce management technology space. We are confident that her influence and leadership will have a positive impact as we continue to develop clinically-based workforce solutions that allow for affordable, high-quality patient care."

As part of her role in managing the daily company operations, LaBau will be responsible for ensuring API Healthcare clients receive a consistent, integrated and responsive experience. Her recent focus on creating new implementation methodologies and the creation of a fixed-fee implementation process has helped the company be more competitive in a highly specialized market.

"It is an honor to be part of a team filled with such smart, talented and innovative people," said LaBau. "Whether it's through product development or client support, I am excited to be part of an organization that considers clients a top priority and look forward to delivering on our promise of providing the best fully integrated suite of workforce management solutions designed specifically for the 24/7 working healthcare environment."

Prior to joining API Healthcare, LaBau was with Dynamic Healthcare Technologies until it was acquired by Cerner Corporation in December 2001. While at Cerner she was responsible for several product lines that were consistently ranked number one by KLAS. LaBau earned a bachelor's degree in science in Medical Technology at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. As a medical technologist, she is part of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)