Press Releases: 2005 Releases

DC Healthcare Attorney Bruce Fried Elected to United Cerebral Palsy Board of Trustees (07/15/2005)

Washington, DC, July 15, 2005 - United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), a leader in national disability issues, has announced the election of Washington, DC, attorney Bruce Fried to its Board of Trustees. Mr. Fried has more than 25 years experience in healthcare law and policy.

Currently a partner in the Health Care Group at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Mr. Fried counsels and represents health plans and insurers, physician organizations, hospital groups, health care information technology and data companies, pharmaceutical and biotech companies and other health care organizations with regard to Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA and other federal health care programs and policies.

Mr. Fried previously worked at the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) as the director of the center for health plans and providers and director of the office of managed care. He holds both a J.D. degree and a B.A. degree from the University of Florida.

“Bruce brings to United Cerebral Palsy specific knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare law, two federal programs essential to Americans with disabilities,” said Stephen Bennett, President and CEO of United Cerebral Palsy. “He joins an outstanding Board of professionals dedicated to protecting and advancing the independence and civil rights of all people with disabilities.”

The United Cerebral Palsy Board of Trustees, in addition to its fiduciary responsibilities, oversees the long-term strategic vision and policy of the organization consistent with the mission of UCP to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.

About United Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy is one of the nation’s leading organizations serving and advocating for the more than 54 million Americans with disabilities. Most UCP consumers are people with disabilities other than cerebral palsy. Through its nationwide network, United Cerebral Palsy offers services to individuals, families and communities such as job training and placement, physical therapy, individual and family support, early intervention, social and recreation programs, community living, state and local referrals, and instruction on how to use technology to perform everyday tasks. For more information, visit www.ucp.org or call (800) 872-5827.

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