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PolyMedica Corporation Appoints Thomas O. Pyle as Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Thomas O. Pyle, a seasoned healthcare executive with a distinguished career, has been named chairman of the board of directors for PolyMedica Corporation (PLMD). Pyle, 65, brings a wealth of experience in healthcare management, having served as chief executive officer of MetLife HealthCare and overseeing the growth of Harvard Community Health Plan from 78,000 members to over 525,000 members during his tenure. His extensive boardroom experience, including stints at Lincare Holdings, Millipore Corporation, and Amisys Health Systems Inc., will undoubtedly benefit PolyMedica as it continues to navigate the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pyle has more than 40 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including serving as CEO of MetLife HealthCare and Harvard Community Health Plan.
  • During his tenure at Harvard Community Health Plan, Pyle oversaw the company's growth from 78,000 members to over 525,000 members, making it one of the nation's largest nonprofit healthcare organizations.
  • Pyle has served as a director of numerous public companies, including Lincare Holdings, Millipore Corporation, and Amisys Health Systems Inc.
  • He has also sat on the boards of private and non-profit groups, such as eMed Technologies and Nelson Communications, Inc.
  • Pyle is currently a director of Entegris Corporation, Pioneer Institute, and Medical Education for South African Blacks.
  • He is the founding chairman of Controlled Risk Insurance Co., which insures all of the Harvard Medical School faculty and the Harvard-affiliated medical institutions.
  • Pyle holds an MBA from Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.

Statistics:

  • PolyMedica Corporation was incorporated in 1988.
  • MetLife HealthCare created METRA, the largest company in healthcare, with approximately $15 billion in sales, in 1993.
  • Harvard Community Health Plan grew from 78,000 members to over 525,000 members under Pyle's leadership.
  • Pyle has served on the boards of numerous companies, including Lincare Holdings, Millipore Corporation, and Amisys Health Systems Inc.
  • He is currently a director of Entegris Corporation, Pioneer Institute, and Medical Education for South African Blacks.

Sources:

  • "Thomas O. Pyle Named Chairman of PolyMedica Corporation Board of Directors." Health & Medicine Week, 2005.
  • Health & Medicine Week editors, "NewsRx.com Reports PolyMedica Corporation Appoints Thomas O. Pyle as Chairman of Board." NewsRx.com, 2005.

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