People who know Pharmacy Benefit ManagementMr. Kocher has worked in the pharmacy benefits arena since 1999 – consulting, managing vendor (PBM) procurement for a consulting firm and managing the pharmacy benefit program for a Fortune 500 firm. Prior to 2001, Ron had extensive experience in the health benefits industry - including consulting for three major consulting firms; service management and sales for a large group insurer; and senior management for a third party administrator. He has also been an advisor to the National Managed Health Care Congress (NMHCC). With experience in many facets of health benefits, he brings to clients a broad perspective of pharmacy benefits, including interaction with other health benefits. Ron’s clients have included employers in many industries, Taft-Hartley Funds, Third Party Administrators and employer associations.
Mr. Kocher has a B.A. from The Ohio State University and has completed Masters coursework in Economics (Ohio State) and Business (Boston University).