J.D. Power Hires Global Healthcare Intelligence Leader

In the US, marketing information services company J.D. Power has appointed former IBM Watson Health exec James Beem as Managing Director of its Global Healthcare Intelligence division.

In the US, marketing information services company J.D. Power has appointed former IBM Watson Health exec James Beem as Managing Director of its Global Healthcare Intelligence division.

J.D. Power is currently building its Healthcare practice, and Beem (pictured) joins from healthcare data, analytics and AI specialist IBM Watson Health, where he focused on delivering advanced technologies within the provider and payer segment. Before this, he worked for pharmacy store chain Walgreens as SVP of Healthcare Analytics and Business Intelligence, leading a Member Health Analytics and Business Intelligence team responsible for the establishment of an Analytics Advisory Practice. He previously served as Market CFO at Humana, and he was a Healthcare Financial Consultant at Mercer-Marsh and McLennan Companies.

In his new role, Beem will spearhead the Global Healthcare Intelligence Division's strategy, tapping into his industry knowledge to help healthcare providers increase their business growth and customer satisfaction levels. Dave Habiger, CEO of J.D. Power, comments: 'James brings a wealth of expertise in global healthcare and a deep appreciation for how the power of analytics can benefit our clients. He is a highly regarded expert to the world's leading healthcare brands and will be incredibly valuable for not only J.D. Power, but also for customers and consumers alike'.

Web site: www.jdpower.com .