KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TMG Health, the leading national provider of Business Process Outsourcing solutions to the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Managed Medicaid markets, announces the appointment of James Kolata as Vice President of Corporate Development.

Kolata will oversee all new client implementations and is responsible for the development and negotiation of client contracts and pricing proposals. To that end, he will work closely with the company's Product Management, Information Technology, Sales, Legal, Enterprise Project Management Office and Account Management teams.

"We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Kolata to the position of Vice President of Corporate Development," said William Haggett, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy at TMG Health. "Jim's proven track record spearheading strategic corporate initiatives will be a valuable asset as we continue to expand our services and footprint in the Medicare and Medicaid markets."

Kolata joined TMG Health in 2005 and has since held numerous positions in the organization. Most recently, he served as Director of Corporate Development and Sales Support, and led the company's efforts to develop a new, streamlined approach to implementations. He has also held the positions of Director of Sales Support, Project Manager, Account Executive and Operations Liaison and Lead.

He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa.

About TMG Health

TMG Health is the leading national provider of Business Process Outsourcing solutions for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Managed Medicaid plans. With more than 18 years of experience in providing technology-enabled services to the government market exclusively, our knowledge of health plan processes, regulatory requirements, and the daily challenges plans face within the government market is second to none. Our expertise, coupled with a strong commitment to our Clients' success, positions us as a trusted partner who can help solve the challenges of today and prepare for those of tomorrow.