PLANO, TX - Pharmaceutical Strategies Group (PSG), a leading independent pharmacy benefits consultancy and the largest in the country, announced today the addition of four highly experienced consulting professionals with decades of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) experience: Steve Ashley; Kathryn Harris-Stephens, Kerri Miller, and Rob Noel.
"These new additions to PSG's staff further our commitment to having the broadest and deepest talent in the pharmacy benefit consulting business -- a key differentiator in the marketplace -- allowing our firm to continually sign world-class brands to our client base," said PSG's Principal, Dave Borden. "Steve, Kathryn, Kerri, and Rob align perfectly with our existing team of experts who possess in-depth PBM industry knowledge and are committed to delivering superior client service backed by a solid track record of proven results. Each year, PSG saves its clients hundreds of millions of dollars in pharmacy spend while fostering greater PBM accountability and improving operational efficiencies."
STEVE ASHLEY
Steve Ashley will serve as a Pharmacy Benefit Consultant. Mr. Ashley has more than 25 years of experience as a healthcare professional, with extensive experience in the PBM industry, public and private sector employee benefits, managed care, and Taft Hartley plans. Prior to joining PSG, he held management, consulting, and account executive positions with some of the nation's leading healthcare, PBM, and pharmacy benefit consulting companies, as well as 13 years as Benefits Manager for a large state employee health plan. Mr. Ashley holds a BS degree in health care administration from Wichita State University and holds a "Professional" designation from the Academy of Healthcare Management.
KATHRYN HARRIS-STEPHENS, MSHCM, PharmD
Kathryn Harris-Stephens will serve as a Pharmacy Benefit Consultant. Dr. Harris-Stephens is a seasoned pharmacy benefits consultant with extensive experience in providing services to national accounts, public-sector entities, and other payors providing healthcare benefits. Her extensive experience and understanding of the healthcare system from both a clinical and economic perspective uniquely qualifies her to anticipate and address the diverse pharmacy benefit needs of her clients. Prior to joining PSG, Dr. Harris-Stephens was with Aon Consulting after serving at Catalyst Rx as Executive Director of Clinical Services-Client Management. She holds an MS in Health Care Management and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University. She is also widely published in professional journals and is a member of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
KERRI MILLER, PharmD
Kerri Miller will also serve as a Pharmacy Benefit Consultant. Dr. Miller has more than 20 years of experience as a pharmacist, with extensive experience in the PBM industry, insurance carrier market, and direct clinical practice. Prior to joining PSG, she held several senior roles with top-tier pharmacy benefit management and carrier companies including serving as Vice President of Pharmacy Services for a two million life national health plan and, before that, as Sr. Director of Drug Evaluation and Clinical Education for Express Scripts, Inc. Dr. Miller has authored numerous scientific and management publications, is a frequent speaker at pharmacy industry forums, and is a member of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy. She holds a BS and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Utah.
ROB NOEL
Rob Noel will serve as Practice Leader, Managed Care Markets. Mr. Noel is a seasoned health care professional with more than 30 years of experience in the PBM industry, data analytics, and employee benefits. Prior to joining PSG, he was Vice President of Sales for Express Scripts, Inc., one of the "Big Three" pharmacy benefit managers. Before this, he was President and COO for Practice Patterns Science, Inc., a company specializing in the integration techniques of medical and pharmacy claims data to identify and explain variations in physician treatment patterns. Rob holds a BS degree in economics and management from Centre College.
"These new additions to PSG's staff further our commitment to having the broadest and deepest talent in the pharmacy benefit consulting business -- a key differentiator in the marketplace -- allowing our firm to continually sign world-class brands to our client base," said PSG's Principal, Dave Borden. "Steve, Kathryn, Kerri, and Rob align perfectly with our existing team of experts who possess in-depth PBM industry knowledge and are committed to delivering superior client service backed by a solid track record of proven results. Each year, PSG saves its clients hundreds of millions of dollars in pharmacy spend while fostering greater PBM accountability and improving operational efficiencies."
STEVE ASHLEY
Steve Ashley will serve as a Pharmacy Benefit Consultant. Mr. Ashley has more than 25 years of experience as a healthcare professional, with extensive experience in the PBM industry, public and private sector employee benefits, managed care, and Taft Hartley plans. Prior to joining PSG, he held management, consulting, and account executive positions with some of the nation's leading healthcare, PBM, and pharmacy benefit consulting companies, as well as 13 years as Benefits Manager for a large state employee health plan. Mr. Ashley holds a BS degree in health care administration from Wichita State University and holds a "Professional" designation from the Academy of Healthcare Management.
KATHRYN HARRIS-STEPHENS, MSHCM, PharmD
Kathryn Harris-Stephens will serve as a Pharmacy Benefit Consultant. Dr. Harris-Stephens is a seasoned pharmacy benefits consultant with extensive experience in providing services to national accounts, public-sector entities, and other payors providing healthcare benefits. Her extensive experience and understanding of the healthcare system from both a clinical and economic perspective uniquely qualifies her to anticipate and address the diverse pharmacy benefit needs of her clients. Prior to joining PSG, Dr. Harris-Stephens was with Aon Consulting after serving at Catalyst Rx as Executive Director of Clinical Services-Client Management. She holds an MS in Health Care Management and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University. She is also widely published in professional journals and is a member of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
KERRI MILLER, PharmD
Kerri Miller will also serve as a Pharmacy Benefit Consultant. Dr. Miller has more than 20 years of experience as a pharmacist, with extensive experience in the PBM industry, insurance carrier market, and direct clinical practice. Prior to joining PSG, she held several senior roles with top-tier pharmacy benefit management and carrier companies including serving as Vice President of Pharmacy Services for a two million life national health plan and, before that, as Sr. Director of Drug Evaluation and Clinical Education for Express Scripts, Inc. Dr. Miller has authored numerous scientific and management publications, is a frequent speaker at pharmacy industry forums, and is a member of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy. She holds a BS and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Utah.
ROB NOEL
Rob Noel will serve as Practice Leader, Managed Care Markets. Mr. Noel is a seasoned health care professional with more than 30 years of experience in the PBM industry, data analytics, and employee benefits. Prior to joining PSG, he was Vice President of Sales for Express Scripts, Inc., one of the "Big Three" pharmacy benefit managers. Before this, he was President and COO for Practice Patterns Science, Inc., a company specializing in the integration techniques of medical and pharmacy claims data to identify and explain variations in physician treatment patterns. Rob holds a BS degree in economics and management from Centre College.
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