Dr. Blank joins MannKind from Pharnext SA, where he also served as chief medical officer and head of research and development, according to a May 24 news release. He previously spent seven years in the same position at Acorda Therapeutics.
Meanwhile, Marc Rabner, MD, was named inaugural chief medical officer of Crisp Shared Services, an organization providing technology infrastructure and other core services to health information exchanges across six states.
Dr. Rabner currently practices as a pediatrician at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and has served as a clinical adviser to Crisp for the past three years, according to a May 24 news release. He previously served as a pediatric hospitalist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.