May 6, 2009
For Immediate Release

Dallas, TX – Healthcare Art Consulting (HAC), a Dallas-based company that helps promote the healing process by providing artwork and visual stimulation to health systems, hired Megan Lapham as Chief Operating Officer. The company provides services to its’ client base located throughout the United States which includes healthcare organizations, physician groups and senior living facilities.

Prior to joining HAC Lapham worked in client services at Mercer Consulting in Dallas. Lapham holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Texas A&M University. She spent extensive time overseas studying art and worked in France at the Collection LAMBERT. Lapham speaks conversational French. 

“Megan is an excellent addition to our team. She has a keen understanding of how artwork can impact patients and healthcare employees, and a sharp mind for business,” Healthcare Art Consulting CEO Jerry Joyner said.

HAC provides services to hospitals, health systems and physician groups - including USMD Hospital in Fort Worth, Baylor Healthcare System in North Texas, and United Surgical Partners at Carrell Clinic in Dallas. “Working at HAC gives me the opportunity to work in an environment that provides a challenging mix of creative energy and business. It is a great feeling knowing that we are helping our clients create positive outcomes for their patients. Additionally, research shows hospitals are able to save money and have higher satisfaction scores by creating aesthetically pleasing environments,” Lapham said.   

Healthcare Art Consulting was founded in 2008. The company provides expert consulting services to healthcare organizations, physician groups, and senior living communities. HAC provides artwork and consultative services, and resources to art therapists, and other healthcare providers. The company’s philosophy is based on educating clients, providing innovative artistic solutions and building partnerships with its’ client base located throughout the United States.