Technology Embracing Pharmacy, Millennium Pharmacy Systems, Welcomes New CIO

CHICAGO, March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue delivering industry-leading technology-enabled solutions to long-term care, Millennium Pharmacy Systems welcomes John Tauber as its Chief Information Officer (CIO). Mr. Tauber will make a smooth, quick transition into the role, as he has served as interim CIO since the fall of 2010. "John (Tauber) has proven his effectiveness and has shown that his goals align with the direction of Millennium. We are very pleased to welcome him to the Millennium family and look forward to his contributions," stated Rich Scardina, Chief Executive Officer.  

John brings extensive experience using technology to drive efficiency, quality and revenue and achieving bottom line results in corporate, turnaround, and growth company environments. Most recently, he was the CIO for MedImpact Healthcare Systems with responsibility for delivering IT services for one of the nation's largest prescription benefits management (PBM) companies. Prior to MedImpact, he held CIO and senior IT leadership positions at Computer Horizons Corporation, Caremark, Adobe Systems, Deloitte & Touche, and Continental Bank.  John graduated with dual bachelor's degrees in computer science and in mathematics and has served as an adjunct professor at the Lake Forest School of Management.

"Millennium Pharmacy Systems has been the launching pad for technology into the long-term care pharmacy industry and into many of its customers' operations. I am pleased to have the opportunity to help continue and enhance the tradition of technology-enabled solutions both internally and externally," Mr. Tauber commented. John Tauber will oversee all information technology operations from Millennium's Shared Services location in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

About Millennium Pharmacy Systems

Millennium Pharmacy Systems is a pharmacy services provider to the long-term care industry.  Offering a new approach to pharmacy services, Millennium delivers on the promise of "the right drug, for the right patient, at the right time, for the right price" so its customers can deliver the best patient care while reducing costs, and more easily meeting compliance demands.  Only Millennium combines Just-In-Time Dispensing with electronic medication and treatment ordering, administration, documentation, and reporting.  Millennium backs up this commitment with delivery timeliness and medication accuracy customer guarantees.  Millennium is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.  Please visit www.mpsrx.com for more information.

SOURCE Millennium Pharmacy Systems