MIAMI, JULY 17, 2007 — VITAS Innovative Hospice Care has named Peter Ranger Vice President. In his new role, Ranger will lead strategic initiatives and projects to provide accessible, high-quality hospice and end-of-life care to a greater number of patients and their families. “Hospice care is one of the few healthcare delivery systems designed with the patient and family at the center. This holistic, patient-centered approach guides everything we do,” said Ranger. “We evaluate opportunities and institutionalize innovation to enhance VITAS’ role as the end-of-life care leader.”

Ranger will be based in VITAS’ headquarters in Miami, where he will lead efforts in process improvement, marketing and new service development. “The most rewarding aspect of my position is leveraging our management team’s knowledge and experience with our caregivers’ incalculable commitment to ensure the highest standard of care,” Ranger stated.

Prior to working at VITAS, Ranger was director of strategic planning for another national hospice company. He was campaign manager for his brother’s 1998 U.S. Senate campaign in Arizona. Ranger also specialized in technology, law and climate change as a consultant to various small- and medium-size multinational businesses. He holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business Administration degrees from Arizona State University.

Ranger is active in the United Way of Miami-Dade’s Young Leaders and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. He is fluent in Spanish and conversant in Brazilian Portuguese. “Our role as pioneers in the hospice movement 30 years ago was only the beginning. Through an unwavering focus on patients and families in their greatest time of need, VITAS will continue to lead the end-of-life care industry,” said Ranger.