GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Pathways, Inc. reported its results for fiscal year 2004 at its annual shareholders meeting held on Friday, January 21, 2005 at its corporate offices in Gaithersburg, Maryland. President and CEO, Mr. J. Randall Hoggle, characterized 2004 as a pivotal year for the company with an eight-fold increase in revenue, and a healthy net income margin. During 2004, the company more than doubled its senior management team as it implemented its growth strategies to “Accelerate Healthcare Innovation.” The company announced a cash dividend payment for 2004 being paid to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2004.
The company announced several management team additions and promotions during 2004:
* Mr. Michael Emelio joined as General Manager of its MedSolution Technologies(TM) division * Mr. Guerdon R. Green joined as Vice President of Marketing & Sales * Mr. Edward R. Gubish, Ph.D., was promoted to Chief Scientific Officer, previously serving as President of the biosciences Corporation(R) division. * Mr. Thomas Menighan, R.Ph., joined as General Manager of the Integrity Solutions(TM) division * Mr. Mathias Neumann was promoted to Director of Corporate Affairs from Director of Business Development for biosciences Corporation division * J. Greg Perkins, Ph.D. joined as President of BioDerm Sciences, Inc., a Health Pathways, Inc. affiliate that was relocated to Oxford, Mississippi in November 2004 * Mr. Daniel S. Romney joined as Chief Financial Officer
The company also announced that board member Ronald J. Streck, R.Ph., J.D., has departed from the Board of Directors for Health Pathways, Inc. in order to be President and CEO of Rx Distribution Network, LLC, a recently established company that provides pharmaceutical distribution services. Mr. Hoggle explained, “Ron Streck has been a significant guiding force to Health Pathways, Inc. during its formative years. Health Pathways extends its appreciation to Ron for his service, and wishes him continued success.”
John Holaday, Chairman of HarVest Bank and experienced healthcare company executive, was elected to the Health Pathways board of directors. Mr. Hoggle commented, “John Holaday brings a wealth of experience in the biotechnology and scientific arena to our company. We look forward to working with him and receiving his guidance as we continue to grow.”
Health Pathways, Inc. now serves as the trusted 3rd Party conduit for public/private healthcare related initiatives involving pharmaceutical and other healthcare products distribution information services. In 2004 the company significantly grew its client base in the government sector and commercial markets. The special combination of expertise in information technology and medical science allows the company to provide valuable solutions that improve decision making capabilities, reduce risks, and help bring healthcare products to market. Through the expertise of its Chief Scientific Officer, Edward R. Gubish, Jr., Ph.D., formerly with the FDA, the company has provided valuable leadership in the marketing of patented healthcare innovations covering a range of customer groups from military to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
About Health Pathways, Inc.
Health Pathways, Inc.(TM) is a U.S. based privately held healthcare information services and technology company headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Health Pathways focuses on “Accelerating Healthcare Innovation” through a series of four divisions. The NetHealth Trust(TM) division provides healthcare workflow process improvement and business automation for government and commercial customers. The Integrity Solutions(TM) division assists the distribution channel in assuring medical product distribution system integrity and product safety. The MedSolution Technologies, Inc. division provides medical care information management services with special emphasis on medical imaging management services for clinical trials. The biosciences Corporation(R) division provides business advisory and medical product development expertise.
To contact Health Pathways for more information or services, please contact Mr. Mathias Neumann, Director of Corporate Affairs, via telephone at (301) 216-3912, extension 222 or e-mail via address: mneumann@healthpathways.com
Health Pathways, Inc.
CONTACT: Mr. Mathias Neumann, Director of Corporate Affairs of HealthPathways, Inc., +1-301-216-3912, or mneumann@healthpathways.com
Web site: http://www.healthpathways.com/