INDUSTRY WATCH

New hires and enhanced solutions reflect company’s continued expansion into pharmacy and government sectors.

Health Market Science (HMS), a leading supplier of provider data and end-to-end solutions that address data management, regulatory compliance and market intelligence challenges announces the expansion of its pharmacy and government sector offerings and support to include Medicaid-specific programs and pharmacy benefit management (PBM) organizations.

“HMS is extremely excited about the opportunities that exist for our clients and feel fortunate we can contribute to that success in the area of provider data management and compliance,” said Craig Ford, senior vice president, Pharmacy and Government Solution Sales. “Our talented team continues to deliver cost-effective and high value solutions that address current and anticipated industry challenges. These solutions reduce risk while enhancing operational excellence for our clients across healthcare,” Ford added.

Additions to the team are Peter Johnston, a veteran in strategic government solution sales for State Medicaid where there is an urgent need for current information on a provider’s state licensure and demographic data. Along with Mr. Johnston, Jay Randolph joins HMS as the director of national accounts. Mr. Randolph has over twenty years of experience in pharmacy data management and transaction processing and will oversee the management of select Pharmacy Chain and PBM clients.