Remedi SeniorCare® Names Industry Veteran Shay Reid Its SVP of Operations

BALTIMORE, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, market-leading pharmacy provider Remedi SeniorCare^® announced the appointment of Shay Reid as its Senior Vice President of Operations.  Reid will oversee all pharmacy operations and automated dispensing, supporting Remedi's aggressive growth plan and continued expansion of Paxit™-enabled pharmacies in new markets across the nation.

As SVP of Operations, Reid is responsible for delivering all aspects of outstanding customer service in addition to the distribution of pharmaceutical prescriptions and related products. Remedi's Pharmacy Operations team will report directly to Reid.

"Shay is a proven and trusted leader who has directed planning, design and execution of many operational projects across multiple units in the U.S. and Canada," said Michael Bronfein, Remedi's Chairman and CEO. "He has earned a reputation as someone who successfully drives consistency and standardization to enable operational excellence. His role is mission critical to our business, especially as we expand our national footprint. The level of experience he brings to our organization helps further our position as an industry leader, not just in the current markets where we operate but in new ones as well."

Prior to joining Remedi, Reid was the Vice President of Operations for AmerisourceBergen Corporation (ABC), which provides pharmaceuticals, staffing, pharmacy automation and professional consultation services to institutional healthcare providers and pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and alternate care pharmacies. During his tenure at ABC, his team coordinated projects that drove operational efficiency and consistency across 42 distribution centers in the ABC network. Reid serves on the United States Federal Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness, as well as the board for the Prescription Drug Security Alliance (PDSA). Additionally, during his time at ABC he served as a member of the Industry Relations Council for the Health Care Distribution Management Association (HDMA). He holds an M.B.A. in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University in Utah and a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University.

About Remedi SeniorCare
Remedi SeniorCare^®, a leading-edge pharmacy provider, enables long-term care facilities to deliver better business results and provide exceptional resident-centered care. At the forefront of implementing high-tech advancements for the industry, Remedi redefined medication administration and management with the launch of the Paxit^® automated medication dispensing system, delivering superior accuracy, efficiency and medication cost reduction.  Remedi's online and electronic tools via My Remedi^® web portal and Connexit^™ electronic data interchange further drive business management efficiency and overall cost reduction.  Remedi supports more than 30,000 residents across nine states and Washington, D.C. with RapidResponse℠customer service, ensuring prompt access to medication delivery, expertise and comprehensive support. For more information, visit www.RemediRx.com.

SOURCE Remedi SeniorCare