|
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MHA
LTC Pharmacy Network, Inc. FLORHAM PARK, NJ (November 22, 2005) MHA LTC Network, Inc. the largest Independent Long Term Care Pharmacy Network in the country has announced the hiring of Edmond K. O’Reilly as the Vice President of MHA’s Long Term Care Network. O’Reilly will assume responsibility for network management, contracting and ongoing development of collaborative utilization management programs between MHA LTC Network, Inc and its PDP business partners. O’Reilly has extensive experience in the health care industry, including a background in pharmacy benefit management, specialty pharmacy and managed care. Prior to joining MHA, O’Reilly was with BioScrip, a leading provider of PBM, Specialty Pharmacy, Retail and Mail Order services. In addition, he has had significant success in senior account management with focuses on ensuring service delivery, client satisfaction and revenue expansion. O’Reilly earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Manhattan College. “Edmond is a strong addition to the MHA team. His in-depth experience in the pharmacy benefit management industry plus a strong understanding of pharmacy network management will add to MHA’s leadership position in the Long Term Care Pharmacy industry.” said Michael J. Sicilian, President of MHA LTC Network, Inc. “Ed’s joining the team is another demonstration of MHA re-investing in this business segment and keeping the focus on how to further support our members as we enter Medicare Part D in 2006," added Sicilian. “I am extremely excited to join MHA LTC Network, Inc. during a time of explosive growth and look forward to contributing to MHA’s continued success as the industry leader in pharmacy network management services for the independent Long Term Care pharmacy provider marketplace,” said O’Reilly MHA LTC Network, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Managed Health Care Associates, Inc.; the largest Alternate Site focused Group Purchasing Organization operating in the marketplace today. The Network will represent Independent LTC Pharmacy providers as reimbursement rates are established between Network members and PDPs/MA-PDPs under the new Medicare Part D benefit plan beginning January 1, 2006. MHA created the Network in an effort to develop a reimbursement model that is reflective of the unique clinical and delivery services provided by Independent LTC Pharmacies to their respective homes and patients. MHA is a committed advocate of all Independent LTC Pharmacy providers and looks forward to the continued growth of the Network. For More Information Contact:
Frank
X. Kurilla
800-642-3020 x4435
|