News and Press Releases

Scottsdale, AZ – February 22, 2013. Examination Management Services, Inc. (EMSI), the market leader in medical information, risk management and investigative services, has launched new evidential breath testing (EBT) equipment to replace the current ASIV units.  The new equipment, Intoximeters RBTVxl, is an advanced handheld, microprocessor-driven instrument with evidential-grade accuracy. It is an approved device on NHTSA’s Conforming Products List.

The equipment is programmed with EMSI’s own software design specifications so that tests will be more efficient, giving clients the accurate results they need fast.  Some of the key improvements of the new equipment include:

• Ability to electronically download results from the equipment and deliver to clients quickly.
• Step-by-step testing program for fewer errors.  Our proprietary software program is DOT-approved, can include client-specific protocols and walks the technician through the test process so no steps are missed.
• Tamper-evident paper for fast results.  Test results print on tamper-evident sticky-backed paper without needing evidence tape, which means results are clearly visible and more efficiently processed.
• Battery-operated design for true portability and no need for an electrical outlet.

“We’re committed to investing in tools and technology that will improve our Drug and Alcohol Testing services and provide our customers with the best solutions in the industry,” said Susan Gilmartin, EMSI’s senior vice president and chief operating officer of Employer Services.  “Using this new EBT equipment allows us to efficiently perform alcohol collections so clients can get business back on track as fast as possible.”

“EMSI’s investment in this new equipment shows their dedication to clients and our partnership,” said Richard Wrobel, president of Forensic Drug & Alcohol Testing, LLC and EMSI customer.  “This new equipment has everything you look for in an alcohol testing device and we’re very pleased with the continued excellent results of using EMSI’s Drug and Alcohol Testing services.”

Deployment of the new equipment began in January 2013 and will continue throughout 2013 to EMSI branch offices.

Experienced human resources executive Craig Lockett to lead EMSI’s human resources strategy and operations across the enterprise.

Scottsdale, AZ – February 8, 2013. Examination Management Services, Inc. (EMSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Lockett as senior vice president of Human Resources. In this role, he will oversee staff recruitment, compensation, performance management processes, employee relations and training initiatives in support of the strategic and operational goals of the company.

"Craig brings outstanding HR expertise and experience to EMSI’s management team,” said Mark Davis, EMSI president, chairman and CEO. “He shares our vision and philosophy of HR as a true partner to the business and will be an instrumental force in continuing to shape our unique and highly successful employee and customer-focused culture.”

“I am very excited to join the EMSI team and to work with a management team deeply committed to the success of both the company and the employees," said Lockett. “I look forward to helping EMSI grow by focusing on building organizational capabilities and developing and retaining EMSI’s innovative employees.”

Lockett joins EMSI from Arrow Electronics, a Fortune 200 company with more than 15,000 employees worldwide, where he served as vice president of Human Resources.  Lockett has over 20 years of human resources experience and has held senior human resources leadership positions with PepsiCo (Quaker Oats & Frito-Lay Divisions), TYCO International and Phillips Medical Systems, NA.

Lockett holds a degree in Criminal Law from the University of Illinois and is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). He is also a member of both the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) and Corporate Leadership Council (CLC).

Craig Lockett will be based out of EMSI’s National Service Center in Irving, Texas and will report to Anthony Falisi, EMSI corporate secretary and general counsel.

Investigative services and security consulting industry leader Halsey Fischer joins ICS Merrill as Senior Vice President to focus on organic growth and drive acquisition initiatives.

Jacksonville, FL – February 4, 2013. ICS Merrill, the Investigative Services Division of EMSI, continues to grow and expand into new markets. As part of this expansion plan, ICS Merrill is pleased to announce the appointment of Halsey Fischer to senior vice president. In addition to focusing on developing existing markets, Fischer will be also be responsible for initiatives related to growth in new markets.

Mr. Fischer has worked in the investigative services and security consulting field since 1989.  During those 24 years, he has held the positions of Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, President, and Chief Executive Officer of four different investigative services companies. He has been directly involved in a company turnaround, raising venture capital, a company start-up and subsequent sale, over 10 mergers and acquisitions, office consolidations, a reverse merger and several major account acquisitions. He has experience in all facets of the industry, while specializing in the development and the delivery of services to the insurance industry.

In addition to decades of investigative and security firm experience, Mr. Fischer holds active memberships in the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) and the World Association of Detectives and has served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of North Florida and a Bachelors of Science in chemical engineering from Vanderbilt University.

“I am thrilled to welcome a talented, experienced professional to the management team at ICS Merrill. I have had the privilege to know Halsey for more than 8 years and it is great to have him on our team. He is a skilled professional who will help us promote and grow our company” commented Mark Davis, EMSI president, chairman and CEO. ICS Merrill president David Merrill added “Halsey will be a key contributor to our continued growth and evolution as the premier provider of services in the markets we serve. His ethics and values align naturally with our brand and we expect outstanding contributions.”

Electronic signature technology is becoming the preferred method of signature across a multitude of industries.  In our industry, e-Signature is also gaining momentum, as it provides a more efficient and secure means to obtain a signature.  Because of the benefits to our customers such as a reduction in cycle time and a better client experience, EMSI is working with a number of medical records providers to accept the use of an e-Signature on special authorization forms.

We are pleased to inform you that our effort and collaboration with medical records providers has paid off.  Several major clinic and hospital systems will now be accepting EMSI’s electronic signatures on special authorization forms.  This means that all of our customers will begin benefiting from electronic signature technology immediately.  In addition, this will better position EMSI to access medical records electronically.  

The e-Signature process is very simple.  If a special authorization is required, your client will receive an email with a link to the form.  Your client can then electronically sign the form from their computer or mobile device. Click here to view a short demo of the process. 

Over the next year, you can expect more medical facilities and copy services to begin accepting electronic signature technology as they shift to more technology-enabled processes. 

If you have any questions regarding e-Signatures, please contact your EMSI Relationship Manager.