MHA Announces Pegeen Butterfield, RN as Senior Vice President of Trade...( FLORHAM PARK N.J. Jan. 6 /- Managed H...),Health

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (MHA) is pleased to announce that Pegeen Butterfield, RN, has joined MHA, Inc. as the new Senior Vice President of Trade Relations. In this newly created role Pegeen will have executive responsibility for all contracting functions and all wholesaler business partnerships. Michael J. Sicilian, President of MHA, commented, "The creation of this new role within our organization is directly related to the significant growth we have experienced over the last several years. By combining all contracting functions under Pegeen, we will be able to continue to strategically build stronger business partnerships and provide more value for the members we serve."

Pegeen joins MHA after spending the last 9 years working for Medco Health Solutions. Most recently she worked directly with the executive management team focusing on strategic partnerships, leveraging prescription data and developing employer solutions for onsite pharmacy and medical clinics. Previous roles at Medco included provider relations and strategic alliances within Medco's retail network division focusing on retail specialty pharmacy strategy, and development of a Long Term Care Network for Medicare Part D. Her background also includes extensive medical insurance experience in medical policy, utilization management and case management, including creation of a care management subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield. She began her career as a nurse with a focus on rehabilitation medicine specializing in traumatic brain injury. Pegeen's unique combination of skills in relationship management, building creative partnerships, clinical expertise and a diverse healthcare view will allow her to make a major contribution to MHA's continue growth. Added Pegeen, "I am thrilled to be joining the largest alternate site GPO in the country. By creating this role, MHA has demonstrated its commitment to developing new c
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