Ronald P. Jordan, R.Ph., FAPhA

Dean
ronjordan@uri.edu

Experience | Publications & Published Interviews | Professional Recognition
Professional Organizations

Education

Ph.D. Candidate, University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy, Didactic Credits Completed, 1976-1979

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, 1976

Bio Sketch

Ron is an entrepreneur and pharmacy leader with informatics expertise. He founded businesses in Hospice and pain management pharmacy, health benefit software and informatics consulting.  He was also an executive at companies offering an internet consumer prescription marketplace, supply chain transformation and health insurance.

Formerly President, American Pharmacists Association and Trustee, NCPDP, he was instrumental in pharmacy’s patient care focus and developing consensus standards for electronic health information. He earned his BS Pharmacy at URI and studied three years in a Doctoral program in pharmaceutics. Ron enjoys cooking, music, the arts and yachting in his spare time.

Dean, The University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy, Kingston, RI; 2009-present

Interim Dean, The University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy, Kingston, RI; 2007-2009

Chief Operating Officer, BidRx, LLC, OshKosh, WI; 2006–2007

Recruited by CEO and CMO to lead final deployment and enhancement of consumer internet marketplace for prescription drugs. Developed IT/IS management processes, quality assurance, customer support, multi-state employer-participating pharmacy network marketing, provider-prescriber education, web search optimization/advertising systems-vendor relationships and human resource management systems.

President and Acting CFO, Healthation, LLC, Darien, IL; 2002-2006

One of three founders in company that purchased a software asset aimed at Dental Benefit Management and proceeded to rebuild and re-architect the solution named and trademarked AcceleHealth™ into a comprehensive benefit management system for all lines of health care including dental, medical, hospital, pharmacy and specialty pharmaceutical. Deployed 5 clients prior to corporate merger, was responsible for all company financial and human resource assets, executive in charge of first implementation and directed customer support and service.

Acting Chairman, President and CEO, HCIdea, LLC (An NCPDP Company), East Greenwich, RI; 2000-2001

Engaged by non-profit industry association to lead team effort to form subsidiary charged to develop a new unique identifier for health care providers. Developed business/marketing plan, conducted competitive process for technology funding partners. Received commitment of $6.5M in financing & negotiated definitive agreement. Transitioned project to a non-profit internal effort after nine eleven.

President, HCaliber Consulting Corporation, East Greenwich, RI; 2005-present

During intermittent periods with full and part time commitments between startups and full time employment. Led international consulting firm engaged to support government and private clients to provide strategic and systems management consulting in a wide range of pharmaceutical care and health system areas.

Senior Vice President- Global Strategies, PharmasMarket.Com, Inc., North Andover, MA; 2000

Hired to assume increasing responsibility and control by founding President and CEO. Developed key strategies, relationships and business tools, trained non-professional staff and stepped in to corporate compliance officer role until venture funding source changed control and management.

Treasurer, Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, (Hospice Pharmacia LLC) excelleRx, Inc., Philadelphia, PA; 1995-2000

Founder of corporation and partnered with CEO to raise $20M in first and second round venture financing. Devised and implemented complete corporate information systems infrastructure for a de-centralized, then fully centralized business model. Led and developed IT/IS staff and held Executive/Corporate Director position.

President and Chairman, Drug Benefit Management Systems Inc., West Greenwich, RI; 1989-1995

Founded and led six person professional pharmacy and systems development group on multiple client projects ranging from DUR systems design, multi-million dollar drug spending and benefit design planning, procurement and RFP response efforts.

Vice President, BCS Ventures, Inc., Towson, MD; 1989

Recruited to join Blue Cross Blue Shield multi plan consortium to lead professional executive effort, to develop technical and business strategies and to write response to Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1989 – Drug Program RFP before the law as repealed and the company disbanded after paying contractual obligations.

Assistant Vice President, Operations, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Providence, RI; 1988-1989

Executive staff level responsibility for development direction of all drug benefit products including Freestanding Drug, SCRIP and Major Medical. Responsibility includes administrative monitoring and oversight, marketing support and state government drug benefit enhancement and special projects related to research of drug administration business opportunities in State Medicaid and the evolving Federal Medicare Catastrophic programs including plan representation on national BCBS Medicare Drug steering committee.

Assistant Vice President, Basic Business Claims, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Providence, RI; 1987-1988

Line authority, including direct $12M budget and P&L responsibility for 400 person local business claims division. Line management of three Directors, thirteen Managers, and approximately 25 Supervisor management personnel and other nurse, pharmacist, claims and data processing consultants and professional employees. Added responsibility for all claims administration processing areas and the senior staff responsibility entitled "Product Manager - Prescription Drug Benefits" was also formalized through this promotion.

Director, Drug and Special Benefit Programs, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Providence, RI; 1986-1987

Added line authority and responsibility for plan Other Carrier Liability Department Coordination of Benefits, Subrogation, and Worker Compensation claims expense avoidance and recovery efforts and LegalCare Pre-paid Legal Benefit developed locally.

Director, Drug Benefit Programs, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Providence, RI; 1983-1986

Line authority and responsibility for the development and operations of the plans "Freestanding Drug Program" and the quality assurance and utilization review activities for prescription drug reimbursements occurring in all lines of business including; Major Medical, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Medicare, C.H.I.P., CHAMPUS-CHAMPVA, and Federal Employees Program. Innovated Capitated drug program and systems, installed point of sale drug processing & new automated DUR programs and updated provider network contracts.

Pharmaceutical Consultant, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Providence, RI; 1980-1983

Management of plan Drug Utilization Review (DUR) activities in various departments which reimburse providers and subscribers for prescription drugs including supervision and direction of U.R. Senior Analysts who assist in DUR documentation and provider/subscriber communications. Delivered professional advice, consultation, and support to all levels of staff, management, and executive personnel. Developed communications & public relations department's management and staff in recently established efforts in promoting rational drug use among subscriber population.

Management Consultant, Bayshore Pharmacy, Inc., Warwick, RI; 1982-1984

Systems development and consultation with owner Ira Wellins on corporate financial and accounting system maintenance and development, and operational computer system maintenance and development.

Pharmaceutical Consultant, Educational Software Systems, Inc., Lowell, MA; 1982-1986

Responsible for professional direction and design advice to management and staff who are developing a "turn key" software package for retail pharmacies. The product is to be marketed as a stand alone system on WANG, IBM, and DEC microcomputer hardware. Systems design and scope of operation advice as provided initially. Critical evaluation of program operational characteristics is ongoing. Market Research and Sales/Promotion strategy advice is being provided.

Operations Manager, LTC Consultant, Bayshore Pharmacy, Inc., Warwick, RI; 1979-1982

Installed pharmacy management computer system, incorporated business, tripled profitability and grew Long Term Care beds covered from 2000 to 4000

Clinical Instructor, URI College of Pharmacy - Faculty Appointment, Kingston, RI; 1977-1979

Part-time Registered Pharmacist, Bayshore Pharmacy, Warwick, RI; 1976-1979

“Celebrating URI Pharmacy College” Opinion Editorial – May 18, 2008 Providence Journal, Author

“Center for Health Transformation Response – Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology – RFI on Certification Commission on Health Technology” May 19, 2005, Web Published ONCHIT – Co-Author Reviewer Ronald P Jordan, Health ion, Organization Chair Newt Gingrich

“Aligned Partnership Companies Response – Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology Request for Information – National Health Information Network” – January 18, 2005 Web Published HCFA – Co Author Ronald P Jordan, Healthation and Other Authors from Aligned Partners.

“OLTP – The Future of Payer Benefit Administration Systems – Just Like Pharmacy” Co-Authors Ronald P Jordan, Scott Kornhauser, Daniel Knies – July 2003 Electronic Book compilation of the National Dental Electronic Data Interchange Council.

“Healthation – Business Plan” – Co- Authors Ronald P Jordan, and Scott Kornhauser, March 2003

“Business Plan for HCidea, an NCPDP Company” – Contracted publication for the National Council of Prescription Drug Programs and Partners- Author and Publisher Ronald P Jordan, HCaliber Consulting Corp. Presented May 18, 2001

“Business Plan for Health-e-ID.org” – Contracted publication for the National Council of Prescription Drug Programs and the American Medical Association”- Author and Publisher Ronald P Jordan, HCaliber Consulting Corp. January 25, 2000

“Governors Advisory Council on Health – Annual Report”- Governor Lincoln Almond Chairperson, Lt. Gov. Charles J Fogarty, Director Christine Ferguson - Chapter VII Pharmacies, Pharmacists and Prescription Drugs” 2000 – Primary Chapter Author co-authored with Director Susan Sweet of First GACH Annual Report.

“Jordan Address emphasizes the power of alliances” – Tom English – Author – PHARMACY TODAY – Pharmaceutical Care News and Analysis April 1999 Volume 5 Number 4 pp 22 – News Analysis of outgoing Presidential Address

“Jordan seeks compassionate alliances in pharmacy’s future” – Tom English – Author – PHARMACY TODAY – Pharmaceutical Care News and Analysis – April 1998 Volume 4 Number 4 pp17, - News analysis and Coverage of Annual Meeting President’s Adress

“Compassionate Alliances…CARING in the Next Millennium” – Ronald P. Jordan – Author – JAPhA – Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association – July/August 1998 Vol. 38, No. 4 pp 422-425 Feature Article 1998 Presidents Address – American Pharmaceutical Association- at the APhA 1998 Annual Meeting & Exposition Closing Banquet, March 24, 1998

“Compassionate Alliances…CARING in the Next Millennium” – Ronald P. Jordan – Author – RHODE ISLAND PHARMACISTS – Official Journal of the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association – Summer 1998, pp.7-10, President’s Address APhA Pharmacy Conference-Closing Banquet, March 24, 1998 Fontainebleau Hilton, Miami Beach

“Meet Ron Jordan – APhA’s President Elect” – by David Bettencourt, Editor – RHODE ISLAND PHARMACIST, Official Journal of the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association – Spring 1997 Vol. 36, Number 2 pp 8-9, Biographical and Interview based story.

“Managed Care - TIDE FIGHTERS - R.Ph. Networks learning to adapt to changes” Greg Muir Head - Author - DRUG TOPICS - January 8, 1996, pp.54, primary subject of article summarizing presentation at Northeast - National Managed Health Care Congress, New York City.

“In The Spotlight – Ronald P Jordan President HCaliber Consulting Corporation” – COUNCIL CONNECTION – National Council for Prescription Drug Programs – Vol 2, No. 4 – July/August 1996 pp 25-27, Interviewed on past work with NCPDP and future vision for NCPDP, standard/automation in pharmacy and the profession’s future.

“Pharmacy Networks Offer Niche Strategies” - Tom Pope, Author - MANAGED HEALTHCARE NEWS, January 1996 pp20D-G, primary subject of article summarizing presentation at NorthEast - National Managed Health Care Congress, New York City.

“Pharmacy’s Industry Support Debated” – Janice Zoeller – Author – SUPERMARKET PHARMACY a supplement to SN – SUPERMARKET NEWS April 18, 1994 pp 24, News coverage of Northeast Pharmaceutical Conference Debate Presentation between Ron Jordan, president Drug Benefit Management Systems and Dr. Richard Levy, VP of Scientific Affairs for the National Pharmaceutical Council

“Seven Principles of Pharmaceutical Care Benefits”, R.P. Jordan, Primary Author, Adopted by the American Pharmaceutical Association, Board of Trustees and House of Delegates, March 1994. Specify the principles which third parties should incorporate into pharmaceutical care benefit design to ensure quality & equity.

“The New Frontier for Pharmacy Automation” - Special Report - Health Data Management - November 1994, Vol2/Number 9 - MaryBeth Burke, Author - Interviewed for story section on Pharmacy EDI Standards and conversion strategies.

”APhA would pull endorsement of PAID Coordinated Care Network” - Weekly Pharmacy Report - The Green Sheet, Vol 43-11. - & FDC Reports- March 14, 1994- The Pink Sheet - Summary of Remarks made in presentation at the NorthEast Pharmaceutical Conference address on behalf of APhA -

“Pharmacy’s Industry Support Debated”, SuperMarket Pharmacy - April 18, 1994 - Janice Zoeller, Author/Editor - Quoted in summary of Annual North East Pharmaceutical Conference Address on behalf of APhA.

“Measuring Patient Outcomes: An Opportunity and Challenge of Pharmaceutical Care” - Philadelphia College of Pharmacy - School for Advanced Learning - Marion Merrell Dow sponsored Pharmacist Continuing Education Program development project - Chairman of Expert Panel and Program Development Committee with Dr.s Rupp, Bungay, Knowlton, Zarus.

“A Monitor of Value” - Supermarket Pharmacy - February 14, 1994, Janice Zoeller - Author- Editor - interviewed for quotation in story on professional pharmacy service delivery, documentation and claims transmission in prescription benefits.

Author NCPDP Official Comments on Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General Report "Point-Of-Service Claims Management Systems for Medicaid" - Final Report Published May 1992

“Profit Pressure: The Noose Tightens” Cover Story -Computer Talk for Pharmacists - Volume 12,No.3- May/June 1992 Issue - Interviewed for quotes in story regarding Obra 1990 regulations and the future of third party drug programs - Willian Lockwood - Author/Editor

Editorial review & comment on "Recent Federal Legislation: Effect on Health Care Costs - Prescription Drugs: Higher Costs in Sight & Managing Outpatient Prescription Drug Cost Trends - Joseph N. Romano, A.S.A., George N. Berry, Gregory N. Herrle, F.S.A. - 5th monograph in a series produced by Millman & Robertson Inc. - March 91

"FIRST PERSON - Perspectives on Drug Use Evaluation", The NPC Report-Pharmaceutical Benefits and Employee Health Plans - The National Pharmaceutical Council - Reston, VA - Spring 1991, pp 1-3

"What Do Third Parties Want", Merck Minutes Vol.4, No. 3, Sept. 1987 by Charles Bernstein. Featured interview.

"Pharmacy Education and Careers: The APhA Resource Book", 1988-89. Featured Career Option description by interview by Vicki Meade, Manager of Editorial Projects, APhA

"The Managed Health Care Issue", Pharmacy Practice Vol 23, No. 2, July 1988 by Richard C. Januszewski. Summary of written answers provided to questions used to develop article.

"NURSES KEY TO RATIONAL DRUG THERAPY," The Chart, News for Nurses, Vol. 1, No. 2, March, 1982, Ronald P. Jordan, FASCP, Consultant Pharmacist

"Drugs and Interactions in VonBulow," The Chart, News for Nurses, Vol. 1, No. 1, March, 1982, Ronald P. Jordan, FASCP, Consultant Pharmacist

"Recording powder Flowmeters and Their Use in Pharmaceutical Technology," Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, Vol. 5, No. 2, 1979, Ronald P. Jordan and C. T. Rhodes

American Pharmaceutical Association

Former President (2000-)
APhA Foundation “Bringing Your Medicines to Life” Campaign Leadership (2006-)
Immediate Past President (3/99-2000)
Chairman – CEO Evaluation Committee (3/99-2000)
Member Special Task Force - Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Design (99)
Delegate – Pharmacy in the 21st Century Conference 10/1999
President (3/98-99)
President Elect (1997-98)
“PHARMACY TODAY” - Editorial Advisory Board ) (1996-99)
Board of Trustees (1994-1997)
A.Ph.A. Foundation Member (1994-Present)
Initial Board Member American Center for Pharmaceutical Care (ACPC) (1995-97)
Pharmaceutical Care Task Force (1995)
CEO Evaluation Committee (1995-97)
Primary Author, Ad-Hoc Committee “Principles of Pharmaceutical Care Benefits” (1994-5)
Board Strategic Planning Committee (1994-95)
House of Delegates (1979-87, Alternate 1988, 1992, 1994-97)
Member Reimbursement Sub-Committee (Chair Marily Rhudy)
Third Party Commission (Chair Luther Parker) (1985-6)
1992 Member - Reference Committee - Public Affairs
1989 Member - Reference Committee - Public Affairs
1988 Vice Chairman - Policy Committee - Professional Affairs
1984 Member - Reference Committee - Scientific Affairs
1984 Member - Policy Committee - Scientific Affairs
Academy of Practice and Management (1986 - 1988)
Administrative Practice Section
Academy of Pharmacy Practice (1976 - 1986)
Long Term Care Section
Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1971 - 1979)
Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology Section

National Council of Prescription Drug Programs

Organization Process, Structure & ANSI Accreditation Consultant (1994-1996)
Standardization Co-Chairman (1992-1995)
American National Standards Institute ASC-X-12 Voting Member (1992-95)
ANSI HISPP Representative, MSDS Representative (1992-1995)
WEDI Steering Committee Representative (1993-1994)
Board of Trustees (1989 - 1993)
Executive Committee (1992 - 1993)
Trustee Representative - Pharmacy Technology Coalition (1991 -1992)
Chairman - Medicaid Telecommunication Standards Workgroup 1991-1992
Task Force Chairman (1990 - 1992)
Standardization Committee - (1984 - 1992)
Initial Co-Chairman Rebate Standards Work Group (1992)
Universal Claim Work Group (1985 - 1989)
Magnetic Media Work Group (1985 - 1986)
Telecommunications Work Group (1987 - 1992)
D.U.R. Work Group (1990 - 1992)

Certification Commission on Health Information Technology

Workgroup on Electronic Health Systems Certification 2005

American National Standards Institute (and associated International Standards Work)

ASC X-12, Pan American UNEDIFACT Board Representative (1994-1995)
ASC X-12 Member (1995-2005) (Corporate Supporter 2004-2005)
Health Informatics Standard Planning Panel Member (1993-1995)
Chairman-Ad-Hoc Committee on Organization Effectiveness, Structure and Process
Member - Ad-Hoc Committee on Identifiers (1993-94)
US Delegate Liaison - JM-11 HealthCare - United Nations EDIFACT Board
Joint Rappotuers Team Meeting Attendee (Geneva 1994, Sydney 1995)

HiMSS

Member (2002-2004) (Gold Corporate 2004-2005)

NDEDIC (National Dental Electronic Data Interchange Council)

Member (2003-2005)

National Association of Retail Druggists

Steering Committee on Third Party Payment Programs (1985)
Steering Committee on National Legislation and Government Affairs (1984)
Member, Committee on National Legislation (1978)

Center for Health Transformation

Corporate Associate Member 2003-2005 (Charter Member Parent Medimpact)

Pharmacy Society of Israel

Honorary Member

Microsoft Health Users Group

Member 2001-2005

Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society

American Society of Hospital Pharmacists

Fellow - American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

Fellow - American College of Apothecaries

Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Association

Council of Administration (Past President) (June, 1982 - June, 1984)
Constitution & Bylaws Committee Chairman (June, 1982 - June, 1984)
Convention Committee Continuing Education Chairman 1986
Personnel Committee Chairman (June, 1985 - June, 1986)
Executive Director Search Committee Member (1984)
Nominations Committee Chairman (June, 1982 - June, 1983)
Nominations Committee Member (1984, 1985)
President (June, 1981 - June, 1982)
First Vice President (June, 1980 - June, 1981)
Second Vice President (June, 1979 - June, 1980)
Third Vice President (June, 1978 - June 1979)
Council of Administration (June, 1977 - June, 1978)
Chairman, Membership Committee (1977, 1978)
Association Legislative Agent (1981 - 1982 Session)
Member, Third Party Committee (1977 - 1983; Chairman, 1980)
Awards Committee (1980)
Legislative Affairs - Political Action Committee (1979 - 1982)
H.M.O. Liaison Committee (1977 - 1979)
Student Liaison Committee (1977 - 1979)
Chairman, Presidents Dinner Committee (1979)
Chairman, Annual Convention Committee (1980)

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity

Secretary/Treasurer, Providence Graduate Chapter (January, 1983 - 1989)
Member, Providence Graduate Chapter (1976 - Present)
Beta Epsilon Chapter Reagent (1975 - 1976)
Beta Epsilon Chapter Member (1973, 1974)

Rhode Island Society of Hospital PharmacistsStudent American Pharmaceutical Association (1973 - 1976)

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (1976 - 1979)

American Center for Pharmaceutical Care (1995 - 1996)

Chairman, Board of Directors (1996)
Member Finance Committee (1995)