HEALDSBURG, Calif.— OD Excellence (ODX) has named Jim Grue, OD, director of health policy integration. In this new position, he will publish articles and whitepapers on industry topics surrounding health care, and he will hold monthly webinars available to ODX members. Grue will also be a featured speaker on health care reform at the upcoming ODX-sponsored International Vision Conference to be held July 11-13 in San Diego.

After a distinguished career in private practice, Grue joined software developer EMRlogic in 2006, where he currently serves as VP, clinical outcomes and connected care. “Having someone of Dr. Grue’s stature and level of expertise join the ODX leadership team exemplifies what we’re all about,” said ODX CEO, Jerry Lieblein. “ODX is building a team of people and an array of services delivering unmatched value to ODs throughout the country, and Dr. Grue adds significant value to this model.”