SUNRx Appoints Wayne E Van Eyk as Chief Operating Officer
Released on = January 30, 2007, 1:21 pm
Press Release Author = Colleen Connor
Industry = Healthcare
Press Release Summary = Cherry Hill, NJ - SUNRx Inc., the nation's first Prescription Benefit Administrator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Wayne E. Van Eyk to the position of Chief Operating Officer.
Press Release Body = Cherry Hill, NJ - SUNRx Inc., the nation's first Prescription Benefit Administrator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Wayne E. Van Eyk to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Van Eyk brings a depth of knowledge and experience to SUNRx having spent more than 25 years in the Prescription Benefit Management and medical claims processing industries with companies including Medco, NDCHealth and Emdeon (formerly WebMD). During his time at these organizations, Mr. Van Eyk has held roles of Vice President and General Manager of WebMD and Vice President of Medco's Information Systems.
"With the industry experience, leadership and reputation that Mr. Van Eyk 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.
The wealth of experience he possesses in operations, software development, quality assurance and finance has helped him successfully revolutionize electronic prescription drug transactions.
Mr. Van Eyk holds an Associate's Degree from Bergen Community College in Business Information Systems as well as a Certification in Systems Development, Data Center Management and Data Security from Farleigh Dickinson University, IBM and Chubb.
Mr. Van Eyk is affiliated with the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs and the Data Processing Management Association. He has also served as a board member for the Foundation for Diabetes and the Georgia council for Child Abuse.
"I have been fortunate to work in the segment of healthcare focused on improving quality while controlling costs in the delivery of prescription drug benefits. SUNRx possesses the experience, knowledge and commitment to deliver innovative solutions to this high-growth market that is now at the forefront of overall healthcare benefits. I look forward being of the SUNRx team that is at the forefront of the healthcare industry we serve," Mr. Van Eyk eagerly stated.
"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 service designed to reduce spiraling prescription plan costs. SUNRx advocates true TRANSPARENT Prescription Plan Administration. They offer industry revolutionizing Point-of-Sale technology, maintenance medication programs at retail and mail order along with incentivized generic offerings that are all designed to maximize safety, efficacy and reduce costs. Through use of proprietary software, a national retail pharmacy network of over 59,000 pharmacies and strategically located mail order and specialty pharmacy partnerships, SUNRx provides prescription benefit administration services to unions, self-insured employers, managed care organizations and individuals.
Due to the high level of customer service and savings it offers to its clients, SUNRx has grown exponentially landing at #5 on the Inc. 500 list in 2006 as one of the nation's fastest growing companies. SUNRx has secured two top 10 finishes, including #1 on the Philadelphia 100, #1 on the South Jersey 25, and two consecutive top 20 finishes on the Entrepreneur & PricewaterhouseCoopers' Hot 100.
Through their integrity based program, their role as a client advocate and as a contractual fiduciary, for their clients, SUNRx continues building on its success by bringing unprecedented discounts and SAVINGS to its clients.
For more information please contact Colleen Connor, Business Development Coordinator, at 856-910-7776 x4000 or cconnor@sunrx.com.
Web Site = http://www.sunrx.com
Contact Details = Colleen Connor Business Development Director SUNRx, Incorporated 6 Executive Campus, Suite 400 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Phone: (856) 910-7776 x 4000 Fax: (856) 910-9041 cconnor@sunrx.com www.sunrx.com