Financial Services >> Analyst Interviews >> September 28, 1998

Workmens Compensation & Peos : Brian J. Kearns – Salomon Smith Barney

BRIAN J. KEARNS has served as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer since joining MedQuist Inc. in October 2000. Mr. Kearns is responsible for managing all accounting, treasury and investor relations functions as well as assisting in new business development and M&A activities for MedQuist. Prior to his current role, Mr. Kearns spent six years as an equity research analyst following the healthcare IT and business services sectors at Banc of America Securities and Salomon Smith Barney. Prior to that, Mr. Kearns held several financial management positions during his seven years at Johnson & Johnson. Profile
TWST: Let's start with a look at the PEOs. First of all, what are they,

and how do they fit into health care today?

Mr. Kearns: PEO is an acronym for professional employer organization.

PEOs