SUNRx, No 1 Philadelphia Top 100 Company in 2005, appoints Edward R Miersch as COO
Released on = February 14, 2006, 9:19 am
Press Release Author = Denise Wagner
Industry = Healthcare
Press Release Summary = SUNRx, #1 Philadelphia Top 100 Company in 2005, appoints Edward R. Miersch as COO
Press Release Body = SUNRx, #1 Philadelphia Top 100 Company in 2005, appoints Edward R. Miersch as COO
Cherry Hill, NJ - SUNRx Inc., the nation's first Prescription Benefit Administrator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Edward R. Miersch to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Miersch brings a depth of knowledge and experience to SUNRx having spent more than 25 years in the healthcare field with companies such as NovaCare Rehabilitation, the Mercy Health System and Pat Croce's Sports Physical Therapists, Inc. During his career, Mr. Miersch has had a series of successes focusing on growth-oriented companies. His determination, strong communication skills and ability to develop positive corporate cultures will significantly contribute to the success of SUNRx. SUNRx fits the mold of a growth-oriented company. In June 2005, SUNRx was named the 19th fastest growing private company in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine and was listed as the number one fastest-growing, privately held businesses in the Philadelphia region by the Philadelphia Top 100®. With SUNRx's proven track record of saving companies millions of dollars in pharmacy related costs, Ed will place much of his emphasis on organizations employing more than one thousand full-time people thus enhancing each respective company's bottom line profitability. \"With the industry experience, leadership and reputation that Mr. Miersch brings to his new role at SUNRx, we are in a position to create one of the most dynamic and pioneering companies in the prescription benefit market,\" stated Gerard Ferro, Chairman and CEO of SUNRx. Ed Miersch served as President of NovaCare Rehabilitation, a nationally prominent provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation, which had over 500 centers in 31 states. In this leadership role, Ed was responsible for the strategic growth, profitability and operations of the NovaCare Rehabilitation business, which provides physical therapy, hand/occupational therapy and work injury prevention and management services to physicians, employers, payers and case managers. During Ed's career, he served a 14-year tenure as President and Chief Operating Officer of Pat Croce's Sports Physical Therapists, a provider of physical therapy and sports medicine. More recently, he has been a limited partner in various real estate ventures including Preferred Real Estate, Inc. Ed holds his bachelor's degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts and his master's degree from The Ohio State University. Active within his community, he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Springfield College, and the Brooks-Irvine Football Foundation. "SUNRx offers a tremendous opportunity to positively impact so many folks working in companies across the country" stated Mr. Miersch. "When you are part of a team that delivers great customer service at a fraction of the current cost, it is a prescription for success."
ABOUT SUNRx SUNRx is privately held and independently owned. SUNRx was incorporated in January 2002 and since that time has dedicated its efforts to developing the nations first proprietary Prescription Benefit Administrative Advocate service designed to reduce spiraling prescription plan costs. SUNRx advocates true TRANSPARENT Prescription Plan Administration. We offer industry revolutionizing Point-of-Sale technology, maintenance medication programs at retail and mail order and incentivized generic offerings that are all designed to maximize safety, efficacy and contain costs. Through use of proprietary software, a national retail pharmacy network of over 58,000 pharmacies and strategically located mail order pharmacies and specialty pharmacy partnerships, SUNRx provides prescription benefit administration services to unions, self-insured employers, managed care organizations and individuals. Through our integrity based program, our role as a client advocate and as a contractual fiduciary for its clients, SUNRx will continue building on its success by bringing unprecedented discounts and SAVINGS to our clients.
For more information please contact Denise Wagner at 856-910-7776 x4020 or dwagner@sunrx.com.
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