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Tactile Medical Appoints Laura King to Board of Directors
TCMDTactile Systems Technology(TCMD) GlobeNewswire·2025-01-13 13:00

Company Overview - Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. (Tactile Medical) is a medical technology company focused on providing therapies for individuals with chronic disorders, particularly underserved conditions such as lymphedema, lipedema, chronic venous insufficiency, and chronic pulmonary disease [3]. Leadership Appointment - Laura King has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Tactile Medical and will also serve on the Audit and Compliance & Reimbursement Committees, effective January 13, 2025 [1]. - Ms. King brings over 22 years of experience from General Electric Company (GE), where she held various senior roles, including President & CEO of GE Healthcare's Global Interventional Business [2]. - Her previous leadership roles include co-founding BiaCure, Inc. and Elucent Medical, and serving as President & CEO of NeuWave Medical, which was acquired by Johnson & Johnson's MedTech division [2]. Strategic Impact - The appointment of Laura King is expected to enhance Tactile Medical's capabilities in developing innovative technologies aimed at improving patient care, particularly in the areas of lymphedema and airway clearance therapies [2]. - The company collaborates with clinicians to expand clinical evidence, raise awareness, increase access to care, reduce healthcare costs, and improve the quality of life for patients [3].