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As the general manager of IBM's Healthcare Industry, a multi-billiondollar global business, Dr. Ricci provided leadership to a diverse teamdelivering information technology solutions to payors, providers andpharmaceutical companies. In addition, Dr. Ricci was responsible for themarketing and strategy for IBM's Healthcare Industry. Under Dr. Ricci'sdirection, IBM Healthcare focused on industry transformation and theimplementation of e-business solutions.
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Dr. Ricci currently chairs the advisory board for Meditech, a privatehealthcare information systems company, and has also held executive andclinical positions with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, HealthSTARCommunications, Voluntary Hospitals of America (VHA), eHealth Initiative, andConnecting for Health, a non-profit working to realize the full potential ofinformation technology in healthcare while protecting patient privacy and thesecurity of personal health information.
"Russ's extensive background in healthcare combined with his insight makehim an ideal choice," said Bruce Roberts, Chairman of Mirixa's board ofdirectors. "Throughout his career, Russ has successfully leveraged technologyto best serve the healthcare industry, improving operational efficiency andelevating the quality of patient care. We welcome him to our board and lookforward to a fruitful relationship."
"Mirixa solves a critical need within pharmacy, providing them with thetechnology to advance the level of patient care through pharmacist-ledinterventions," said Dr. Ricci. "I look forward to working with themanagement team to maintain Mirixa's leadership position and to contribute tothe next generation, eHealth 3.0, market strategies."
About Mirixa
Mirixa Corporation is a leading developer of innovative clinical solutionsthat facilitate pharmacist-based patient care services and a leader inMedication Therapy Management (MTM) technology solutions. Founded by theNational Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), Mirixa has assembled thelargest pharmacy services network of its kind with over 40,000 contractedcommunity pharmacies -- including both independents and chains. Mirixa'stechnology portfolio empowers the delivery of highly targeted medicationmanagement programs, patient education, recruitment campaigns and patientmedication records. The company's leadership team shares a vision and passionfor improving patient care, reducing overall health costs, and expandingconsumer access to accurate medication information. Mirixa is headquarteredin the heart of the Dulles Technology Corridor in Reston, VA; with offices inCalifornia, Texas and New Jersey. For more information visit www.Mirixa.com.
Mirixa Contact: Liz Deakin
Phone: 703-600-1226
E-mail: [email protected]
SOURCE Mirixa Corporation
