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Contact: Lynanne SchaefferFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 484-497-9220 x2654 or 215-205-1533 lschaeffer@Accolade CEO Tom Spann Honored at 2015 Gaudenzia/Gustave G. Amsterdam Community Champion Award Dinner -184154064000PHILADELPHIA (October 13, 2015) – Tom Spann, CEO of Accolade, has been honored with the Community Champion Award at the 2015 Gaudenzia/Gustave G. Amsterdam Community Champion Award Dinner held on October 1st in Philadelphia.The Community Champion Award honors an individual who demonstrates service to the community at large for support of programs and courses of action that have a positive impact on the lives of men, women, and children in the community. “By focusing on the individual in a holistic way that includes the family, Gaudenzia is helping people suffering from addiction get the care they need to have a better quality of life,” said Spann. “As addiction grows, so does the need for Gaudenzia’s work and I feel a great responsibility to wear this award well and do great things for the organization because people’s lives are on the line.” Accolade helps consumers navigate the complex world of healthcare and benefits, find the right providers and get the right care the first time. Under Spann’s leadership, Accolade has grown to 600-plus employees in just eight years, serving some of the nation’s largest employers as well as health plans and health systems. A dedicated and active corporate citizen, Tom is motivated by making a “meaningful and positive difference” in the nation’s healthcare system and in the lives of American families. “Tom has such compassion for others and continues to give his all to help those in need. He truly deserves this award,” said Daniel Hilferty, President and CEO of Independence Blue Cross, as he introduced Tom at the event. “Tom’s leadership skills and dedication to improving the healthcare experience for individuals and their families is outstanding,” said Michael B. Harle, President and CEO of Gaudenzia. “He’s personable and caring. His passion for what he does is matched by his dedication to help others who are in need. Tom is truly a Community Champion.”###Gaudenzia was founded in 1968 and is the largest non-profit provider of drug and alcohol treatment services in Pennsylvania, operating 147 programs in 76 facilities throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. Gaudenzia serves over 19,000 individuals per year through its continuum of services to meet the individual’s treatment needs at any phase of their recovery. Services include detoxification, residential, outpatient, intensive outpatient, transitional living, prevention programs for children, and more. Gaudenzia has also pioneered in specialty for unique populations seeking treatment, including parenting women; individuals with HIV/AIDS; and people with co-occurring disorders. ................
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