Andrew Ury, M.D., Assumes New Leadership Role for McKesson Provider Technologies
ATLANTA, Septembre 25, 2008 - Effective October 1, 2008, Dr. Andy Ury will become Chief Medical Officer in the McKesson Provider Technologies organization under Dr. Bill O’Connor, Vice President, Medical Affairs. Previously, Dr. Ury was Chief Medical Officer for the Physician Practice Solutions group. In his new role, Dr. Ury will be involved in a broad array of McKesson medical software offerings. He will offer industry insights and strategic recommendations to the McKesson Senior Leadership team regarding the needs of health care providers. He will also continue his involvement in industry and standards organizations such as the EHR Association, CCHIT, and HL7.
Dr. Ury has been an integral part of Practice Partner’s success since its founding in 1983. With McKesson’s industry prominence, this new position offers Dr. Ury a unique platform from which to positively impact the delivery of healthcare.
Bing Teng, who was named vice president/general manager of Practice Partner in July 2008, is responsible for the daily operations and strategic direction of this business unit. Please feel free to contact Bing if you have any questions.
McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 18th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to helping its customers deliver high-quality healthcare by reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving the quality and safety of patient care. McKesson is the longest-operating company in healthcare today, and will mark 175 years of continuous operations in 2008. Over the course of its history, McKesson has grown by providing healthcare information technology for physicians, hospitals, homecare and payors; pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply management across the spectrum of care; hospital and retail pharmacy automation; and services for manufacturers and payors designed to improve outcomes for patients. For more information, visit http://www.mckesson.com.