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Peak Vista Announces Interim CEO (Photo) -02/14/25

PRESS RELEASE

February 14, 2025

 

Peak Vista Community Health Centers Appoints Interim CEO; Launches National Search for New Leader
 

Colorado Springs, Colo. -- The Board of Directors of Peak Vista Community Health Centers (Peak Vista) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Eitel, J.D. as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Eitel will lead the organization during this transitional period as the Board of Directors conducts a national search for its next CEO.

 

Eitel brings a wealth of leadership experience to the interim role having been CEO of Memorial Health System in Colorado Springs and is familiar with the interim role having most recently served as Interim Chief Financial Officer for Diocese of Pueblo while a search for a permanent CFO was conducted. With a proven track record in navigating the complex financial landscape of health care, leading integrated care models across clinical and administrative teams, driving operational excellence and his pro bono legal aid for the underserved population, Eitel is poised to lead Peak Vista through this transition. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are so thankful and excited to have Richard Eitel take on this critical role in our organization as we continue to provide exceptional health care to those in our community facing access barriers," said Stella Hodgkins, chair of the Board of Directors. "We are confident that his leadership will help us continue the momentum established under the leadership of our previous CEO, Dr. Emily Ptaszek. He will be a tremendous support to our existing leadership team, allowing them continued success in their individual roles, as well as our staff and providers, bringing stability to the organization during this period of change."

 

"Having served on the Peak Vista board as Vice Chairperson, Richard is deeply invested in the health center mission. I have great faith in him and his ability to seamlessly lead our teams and Board through this transitional period. We look forward to partnering together during this time," said Dr. Emily Ptaszek, outgoing president and CEO. Ptaszek will remain part of the leadership team as outgoing CEO through March to help with the transition to Eitel.

 

"I've been deeply touched by the warm welcome from the entire team, and I'm excited to dive in. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Dr. Ptaszek to gain insights into the current health care landscape, explore ways to best support our dedicated teams and continue advancing the health center's mission -- one that plays a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of our community across the region," said Richard Eitel, interim president and CEO. 

 

The Board is dedicated to finding a CEO who will continue the strategic progress made under our outgoing leader. A national search is currently underway through an external agency to find a permanent leader who will guide the organization into its next phase of growth and success.

 

"As with previous leadership, the next CEO will be someone who understands the challenges and opportunities facing the health care industry, as well as the unique needs of our organization and the communities we serve across the Pikes Peak region," said Hodgkins. "We are looking for a leader who can further strengthen our commitment to patient care, financial sustainability, workforce development, community engagement
and operational excellence."

 

Peak Vista remains focused on its mission to deliver exceptional care and support to its patients and their families. The Board of Directors and senior leadership team are committed to ensuring a seamless transition as Eitel assumes the role of interim CEO.

 

About Peak Vista Community Health Centers

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit organization providing exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. Celebrating over 50 years of community health service, Peak Vista offers primary medical, integrated behavioral health and dental care services. We proudly serve over 74,000 patients annually through 24 outpatient centers in Colorado's Pikes Peak and East Central regions. To learn more about Peak Vista, visit peakvista.org.

 

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Peak Vista Vice President Of Pharmacy Services Achieves 340B Expert Designation By Apexus (Photo) -01/16/25

PRESS RELEASE

January 16, 2025

 

 

Colorado Springs, Colo.  –  Vice President of Pharmacy Services at Peak Vista Community Health Centers (Peak Vista), Katie Boudreaux, PharmD, 340B ACE, completed the Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program and is now recognized as a 340B Apexus Certified Expert (ACE) in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

 

The 340B Program is a federal drug discount program that permits eligible hospitals, community health centers and clinics to purchase outpatient prescription drugs at significantly reduced discounts to extend their scarce federal resources within their communities. The program is critical to generating savings for America’s safety-net hospitals to provide programs and services for poor and underserved patients.

 

“The 340B Program is indispensable. It allows our patients to afford the medications they need when they may not have been able to otherwise,” says Peak Vista President & CEO, Dr. Emily Ptaszek. “This certification ensures that Peak Vista will maintain a fully compliant program and become advocates and leaders in the 340B space – protecting and preserving our patients’ access to life-saving medications.”

 

The Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program offers specialized training for 340B eligible hospitals, community health centers and other stakeholders, and was designed to address the 340B Program’s most complex situations for all 340B participants. The curriculum provides an in-depth review of policy around 340B requirements and guidance on how to apply that policy in support of 340B operational integrity. The education series evaluates decision points, potential compliance challenges and audit areas of focus for each topic. The modules also provide real case situations that teach learners how to turn 340B policy into practice. This is the highest standard of 340B learning available.

 

“The 340B Program is infinitely complicated, and one misstep can completely remove your organization from the program for several months – leaving your patients without the medications they need,” says Boudreaux. “While the process to gain this certification was difficult, it was necessary to provide the highest standard of care to our community.”

 

Boudreaux joined Peak Vista in 2017 and is the first person at the organization to earn this distinction. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Southwestern Oklahoma State

 

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University and later completed an accredited residency program in Pharmacotherapy. Boudreaux leads Peak Vista’s two in-house pharmacy locations, which filled more than 115,000 prescriptions in 2023.

 

About Peak Vista Community Health Centers

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit organization providing exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. Celebrating over 50 years of community health service, Peak Vista offers primary medical, integrated behavioral health and dental care services. We proudly serve over 74,000 patients annually through 23 outpatient centers in Colorado’s Pikes Peak and East Central regions. To learn more about Peak Vista, visit peakvista.org.

 

About Apexus

Apexus is a national leader in providing innovative solutions for the nation’s safety net community. We collaborate with key industry stakeholders and identify marketplace opportunities in contracting to improve medication access, compliance, and education. These infrastructures enable health care providers to effectively serve their patients across the continuum of care. More information about the Apexus Advanced 340B Operations Certificate Program is accessible at www.apexus.com/certificate.

 

 

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