800-544-2345

First Pacific Corporation

News

Harris Healthcare Group Acquires First Pacific Corporation

Salem, Oregon, October 16, 2019

Harris Computer Corporation’s (“Harris”) healthcare group announced today that it has completed the acquisition of First Pacific Corporation (“FPC”) of Salem, Oregon. For more than 50 years, FPC has provided revenue cycle management (RCM) and other vital financial services that increase efficiency and promote financial growth for hundreds of dental practices across the U.S.

Under Harris, FPC will continue to sell, implement and support the Aspire and Open Dental practice management software and provide RCM and financial services to both current and new customers across more than 18 states.

Jerry Canada, Jr., President of Harris’ healthcare group commented, “FPC marks our first entry into the dental practice market, by providing white-glove service for revenue cycle management services. We are very pleased to add these value-based financial services for dental professionals to our portfolio, further strengthening our commitment to serve every aspect of the healthcare community.”

Jack and Pam Scott, Owners of FPC remarked “Jack and I are proud of the 55 plus years FPC has successfully served the dental industry.  We are extremely pleased that Harris will continue developing, growing, and supporting FPC’s unique service offering to dental professionals nationwide.”

About First Pacific Corporation

Founded in 1961, First Pacific Corporation (FPC) is a recognized leader in the Dental Services Industry, providing financial and practice management solutions to dental practices for over 50 years. FPC’s dental industry experience and expertise in patient billing, insurance claims management, and dental practice Consulting, enables our dental clients to focus on providing high quality services to their patients and growing their practice.

 About Harris Computer Corporation

Since 1976, Harris has focused on providing feature-rich and robust turnkey solutions to Public Sector, Schools, Utility, and Health Care agencies throughout North America. Harris’ focus is on creating long-term relationships with its customers and ensuring that it meets the changing needs of its customers over time. Further information about Harris may be obtained from its website at www.harriscomputer.com.

For further information contact: N. Harris Computer Corporation, Jerry Canada, Jr., President, Healthcare Group, Telephone (716) 297-8005 ext. 221. jcanada@harriscomputer.com  www.harriscomputer.com

First Pacific Corporation CEO, Steve Rallison, Announces Retirement; FPC Names New CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Salem, OR October 5, 2018

First Pacific Corporation (FPC), a dental practice management and financial services company, serving dentists across the US since 1961, has announced a “changing of the guard” at the helm of the 57-year-old company.  As planned, Steve Rallison, MHA, has retired as FPC’s CEO and will now serve on the Advisory Board. FPC has greatly benefited from Rallison’s extensive experience leading and directing healthcare organizations to success and will continue to leverage his expertise as an Advisory Board member. FPC’s former Senior VP of Sales and Chief Operations Officer, Shaun Lowry has been selected as the new CEO.

When reflecting on his time as FPC’s CEO and the future of the company Rallison stated, “For the past two years I have worked diligently to ensure FPC’s ability to successfully compete in today’s dental marketplace. I believe we now have the right plan, team, and foundation in place to keep FPC moving in the right direction. I am confident Shaun will lead the implementation of FPC’s forward plan with great energy and focus. I look forward to supporting Shaun any way I can as he transitions into his new role as CEO and am honored to join FPC’s Advisory Board.”

On the Advisory Board, Rallison will joined by FPC Founders Jack & Pam Scott, as well as FPC’s long-term Corporate Attorney, Douglas Alexander.

Pam Scott had the following to say about the transitions taking place, “Steve Rallison lead FPC through a transition in not only our management, but also of creating new and cutting-edge opportunities to help dentists make positive improvements to their practices. It’s been a positive journey with Steve, one that has us now expanding beyond what we’ve been doing for the first 50+ years of business. We are grateful Shaun has a solid understanding of our core values and has demonstrated his abilities to help us stay the course into our future expansion.”

As FPC’s former Senior VP of Sales and Chief Operations Officer, Lowry was selected by FPC’s Advisory Board and Owners to fill the CEO.  Lowry has a successful background in sales leadership and a proven record of leading companies to sustainable growth and prosperity. The culture of innovation and collaboration Rallison cultivated while serving as FPC’s CEO is something Lowry is committed to continue forward as he leads FPC into the next chapter of this company’s future.

When ask about his new role Shaun expressed, “FPC is an amazing company that has provided critical financial and practice management solutions to dentists and their patients for over 57 years.  I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to continue this legacy and contribute to the continued success of FPC and our clients.”

First Pacific Corporation provides dental offices with practice management solutions such as funding, revenue cycle management, patient financing, and innovative technology; improving production and revenue, maximizing profitability, and enhancing patient care. To learn more about FPC and their services call to schedule an appointment with a local representative today 800-544-2345.
###

Contact: Samantha Bruce Phone: 503-588-1411 Email: samanthab@firstpac.com

Meet Dr. Jeff Osborne CDO

Dr. Jeff OsborneWe’d like to welcome Dr. Osborne as our new Chief Dental Officer (CDO) of FPC. As the CDO Dr. Osborne will provide both strategic and operational advice to executive leadership and owners to help develop new services and refine current service offerings to improve production, profitability and enhance patient care for practices. Dr. Osborne comes to FPC with a wealth of knowledge as a dentist as well as a consultant. Dr. Osborne currently serves on the Expert Review Panel for the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Smile Source Inc Director of Insurance and Third Parties, as a lecturer for American Sleep Dentistry/Prosomnus/Smile Source Inc./ Dentsply, and as an Independent Reviewer for MedConfirm, MCMC, Genex Services, OccMD (Worker’s Comp and injuries). Dr. Osborne owns and operates Legacy Dental Associates, PC in Frisco, TX and is a current FPC client as well. Thank you for stepping up to fill this role for FPC and all our valued clients Dr. Osborne!

First Pacific Corporation Announces Territory Expansion

Salem, Or. First Pacific Corporation (FPC) announced today that it has expanded its territory to include Georgia in addition to increasing sales personnel in California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin.

Founded in 1961, FPC provides a comprehensive set of practice management tools that support both the business and clinical sides of dental practices. This unique suite of services enables dental professionals to focus on performing dentistry and patient care, while achieving practice production and profitability goals.

The long-term value FPC adds to dental practices goes beyond just income. Flexible patient financing provides the financial bridge many patients need to complete recommended treatment today. The suite of services provided by FPC along with its business expertise and financial strength form the foundation to build or enhance a thriving dental practice.

Attention news media: Please contact Samantha Bruce at 503-588-1411 if you have additional questions