[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 87 (Tuesday, June 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E812]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING GLENN D. STEELE JR., MD, PHD

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                            HON. TOM MARINO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2015

  Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to recognize Glenn D. 
Steele Jr., MD, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Geisinger 
Health System, an integrated health services organization in central 
and northeastern Pennsylvania nationally recognized for its innovative 
use of the electronic health records and the development and 
implementation of innovative care models.
   Geisinger Health System, founded in 1915 by Abigail Geisinger, has 
grown to be one of the nation's largest rural health services 
organizations serving more than 3 million residents throughout 48 
counties in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania.
   When Dr. Glenn Steele began his tenure in 2001 as Geisinger Health 
System's CEO, there were just over 7,000 employees, including 540 
physicians. Under his leadership Geisinger has grown tremendously. It 
is now comprised of approximately 23,500 employees, including a 1,200-
member multi-specialty group practice, nine hospital campuses, two 
research centers and a 467,000-member health plan, all of which 
leverage an estimated $7.7 billion positive impact on the Pennsylvania 
economy.
   The health system and the health plan have repeatedly garnered 
national accolades for integration, quality and service. In addition to 
fulfilling its patient care mission, Geisinger has a long-standing 
commitment to medical education, research and community service.
   On behalf of all Pennsylvanians, I am pleased to recognize Dr. Glenn 
Steele for improving the quality of life for citizens through his 
leadership and contributions to health care innovation.

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