Medical, Lab & IT Equipment Benchmarking & Analytics

Medical, Lab & IT Equipment Benchmarking & Analytics

May 13, 2008

Miga Solutions News

Miga Solutions Announces Members of Strategic Advisory Board

Plymouth, MN – May 13, 2008 – Miga Solutions announced today the formation of a new Strategic Advisory Board.  The Strategic Advisory Board is comprised of business and healthcare leaders that represent a valuable source of relevant experience and expertise that are a tremendous resource for Miga’s management team.  The Advisory Board will be tasked with providing input related to the company’s growth strategy and support for key business objectives.

The members of the Miga Solutions Strategic Advisory Board announced today are:

Chuck Kushell, CEO – Alliance HPL
Guy Jackson, Senior Partner, Ernst and Young (retired)
Greg Maddrey – Principal, The Chartis Group
Chip Truwit M.D. – Chief of Radiology, Hennepin County Medical Center
Peter Walsh – Deputy General Counsel, United Health Group
John Burchard – Chief Technology Officer, Peapod

“We are extremely fortunate that such an accomplished group of individuals have agreed to be part of this important initiative,” said Miga Solutions CEO, Peter Robson. “Formalizing our Strategic Advisory Board is a significant milestone for the company and reflects our commitment to bringing the best thinking and expertise as we work to develop and deliver the best  business solutions for our hospital clients. I am extremely appreciative of the overwhelming support from all of the Strategic Advisory Board members and am excited to work with them even more closely in the years to come.”

Miga is also fortunate to have a well-developed network of additional advisors and friends of the company that continue to support Miga and have a demonstrated commitment to the company’s Miga’s success. These individuals are a valuable source of healthcare, business, entrepreneurial and other expertise for the company.

About Miga Solutions

Miga Solutions makes surplus asset management EASY and EFFICIENT. We handle ALL of your equipment—including surgical instruments, imaging systems, lab equipment—even personal computers.

We’re headquartered in Minneapolis, a center of medical innovation.  Miga works with hospitals, resellers and manufacturers around the world, setting a new standard for the efficient reuse, resale and recycling of valuable medical equipment.

Know the right price.

And get it.

Having the right information saves hospitals time and money on medical equipment lifecycle costs.

Matt Werder

Chief Technology Officer

Hennepin County Medical Center

“Miga’s data is key to helping us be good financial stewards and validates we are using our resources wisely. The market intelligence provided by Miga’s EVMS platform has allowed us to save substantial amounts of money.”

Matt Blashill

Enterprise Director of Supply Chain

Lake Region Healthcare

"There’s a personal touch that sets Miga apart from their competitors. They don’t just offer great insights. They always take the time to provide additional analysis that is meaningful and actionable."

Dan Bazinet

Director of Clinical Engineering

Southcoast Health

“In all my years in health care, I’ve used a lot of benchmarking tools. Most simply repeat information passed along from others; Miga’s information tells me what’s really happening.”

COO

Community Hospital

"Miga's negotiating skills save us time and money. And their unique understanding of the market means we’re always playing from a position of strength."

Supply Chain Director

Regional Healthcare System

“All suppliers claim to have excellent customer service. Miga actually walks the talk and always has our best interest at heart. We love working with them."

"Miga’s ability to match equipment donated by their customers with the needs of our medical projects has been a most valuable and welcomed resource."

Jim Tierney

CEO

Suburban Radiology

“Miga’s data, analysis and expertise – in particular related to the fair market value of clinical equipment – is a critical resource we need to support strategic acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures.”

Eric Hoag

Director, Corporate Strategy & Development

Allina Hospitals and Clinics

“Miga’s proprietary data and expertise was critical to our ability to close an acquisition deal quickly and with a high level of confidence in our valuation.”

Bill Barta

Corporate Director, System Imaging

Fairview Health Systems

“Miga’s objective information-based approach and understanding of the needs of hospitals makes them a valuable resource and helps us make the most cost effective spending decisions.”

Scott Bosch

Manager of Clinical Engineering

Park Nicollet Health Services

“The groups responsible for managing technology in our healthcare organization need data and analysis to manage costs and make informed decisions. Miga’s EVMS platform is an important and valuable resource that helps us make the right decisions for both our clinical priorities and budget.”