Private health News, Inc. helps care organizations create an ongoing, permission-based marketing communication pipeline with consumers based on their health interests. The company was launched in 2003 and is a recognized leader in e-health strategies. Its leadership has more than 65 years of experience in researching and designing performance-based health communications programs for health care organizations and Fortune 50 companies. Corporate Team :: Barry D. Brooks, Chairman and CEO :: Daniel E. Ansel, President :: Edward "Bret" Palmer, Chief Information Officer :: Susan Emerson, Vice President of Business Development :: Ric Kallenberg, M.D., Medical Director - Adult Content :: John P. Bacon, M.D., Medical Director - Pediatric Content :: Erin Kaufmann, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.M. - Director of Content Review SUSAN EMERSON Vice President of Business Development Susan has extensive experience in developing and managing a wide variety of sales and communication programs in both the high tech and health care industries. She has produced sales training programs for organizations including pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions and major retailers, and has developed and implemented physician education programs for major teaching institutions. She has business development experience in the high tech industry and has been the communications director for several arts organizations. Susan earned her B.S. in journalism with a concentration in public relations at West Virginia University.