President
MERx Consulting, LLC
Belle Vernon, PA
Mike is a pharmacist who most recently served as Chief Pharmacy Officer at Optum Rx until July 2024. He currently provides independent healthcare consulting services through his advisory company, MERx Consulting, LLC. Prior to Optum Rx, Mike was Chief Pharmacy Officer and EVP of Specialty Pharmacy at Maxor National Pharmacy Services, where he led clinical and technology innovation within the PBM and Specialty Pharmacy.
Before these corporate leadership positions, Mike’s career spanned progressively increasing leadership roles in organizations including Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, UPMC Health Plan, and clinical practice settings within retail and hospital pharmacies. In addition to supporting MERx clients, Mike enjoys serving on several innovative health care company Boards. He also is the former Chairman of the Board of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.
Mike obtained his Pharmacy degree and MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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