FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Managed Health Care Associates, the largest Alternate Site Group Purchasing Organization in the nation announced today that an additional 30 Long Term Care pharmacies, representing over 45,000 Long Term Care beds, will be added to their GPO membership base beginning October 1st 2005. All new members have joined MHA's GPO on an exclusive basis.
MHA's most recent membership growth has coincided with the creation of the MHA LTC Network for managed care contracting, a management reorganization in its LTC division, and the acquisition of the RxPertise Software Suite. Some of the largest Independent LTC Pharmacy providers in the country not previously associated with MHA's GPO have now chosen to join MHA beginning with the fourth quarter of 2005.
Doug Present, MHA's Chairman and CEO, stated, "The last several months have been very exciting at MHA. We formally launched the MHA LTC Network in mid April to address the contracting needs of the LTC pharmacy community in response to the new Medicare Part D legislation. We also re-structured our LTC management team with the promotion of Lou Livolsi and Michelle Templin to Regional Vice Presidents and the creation of a National Accounts team under the leadership of Terri Dicaro. Most recently MHA has acquired the RxPertise drug regime review software suite to aid our members' consultant pharmacists with their daily patient review responsibilities. We are very pleased with the results of our new business efforts this quarter and believe the Long Term Care Pharmacy industry is recognizing our ability to provide a total solution to their business needs. We will continue to do all we can to provide the best service and solutions to our customer base and address their changing needs as we move into 2006."
Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) has grown to become the market leading Alternate Site GPO. MHA's success is driven by unparalleled member support, competitive contracts, and ability to create sophisticated, customized, web tools and reports, designed to increase savings and promote profitability. In addition to MHA's core LTC pharmacy business; MHA is a leading provider of GPO services to Home Infusion pharmacies and many other specialty classes of trade. Members utilize MHA's services to assist in the purchasing of everything from pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to capital equipment and food. MHA also offers a variety of services to pharmaceutical manufacturers including contract administration, marketing, and continuing education.
For More Information Contact: Frank X. Kurilla Marketing Manager Managed Health Care Associates 800-642-3020 x4435
Managed Health Care AssociatesCONTACT: Frank X. Kurilla, Marketing Manager of Managed Health CareAssociates, +1-800-642-3020 x4435
Web site: http://www.mhainc.com/
