INFORMED MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTS CHARLES T. SALDARINI TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
New York, NY - November 12, 2007 - Informed Medical Communications
(IMC), one of the nation’s premier interactive medical information service companies,
today named Charles T. Saldarini to its Board of Directors. The announcement was
issued by IMC CEO, Steven K. Budd, from the company’s headquarters in New York City.
Mr. Saldarini brings to IMC an extensive history of entrepreneurial innovation in
the area of healthcare services, most recently as a driving force behind New Jersey-based
PDI, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions to the
biopharmaceutical industry. During his 18-year tenure with the company, Mr. Saldarini
played a central role in establishing PDI as one of the healthcare industry’s most
respected service companies.
Speaking on behalf of IMC, Mr. Budd said “we are thrilled to be gaining the insights
and experience of such an accomplished and well-respected executive.” The CEO added
that today’s appointment coincides with a recent expansion of IMC’s client base
and a renewed focus on growing the company’s service lines. “The timing is excellent,”
Mr. Budd noted, “for us to benefit from Chuck’s experience in aggressively executing
business plans while delivering meaningful innovation to clients.”
Mr. Saldarini pointed to the stellar reputation of IMC’s two main divisions, The
Peer Group and HealthTalk, and said that he was looking forward to working with
Mr. Budd once again and to helping guide IMC through its next phase of development.
“I have worked closely with Steve for many years,” Saldarini said, “and have the
utmost confidence in his abilities to deliver great value to both clients and shareholders.”
About Informed Medical Communications
Informed Medical Communications (www.informedmedical.com), headquartered in New
York City, is an interactive medical marketing group of companies providing services
to the biopharmaceutical industry. The companies include: The Peer Group, an industry
innovator and leader in conducting peer-to-peer medical programs; HealthTalk, a
pioneer in providing disease information and support resources that empower patients
and caregivers coping with serious medical conditions to proactively and effectively
manage their diseases; RxDialogue, a consumer relationship marketing company designed
to give patients a deeper understanding of benefits and risks of treatment options
in a highly personalized format not provided in traditional advertising; and MRxHealth,
a market research and consulting firm that provides insights into the development
and effectiveness of non-traditional marketing programs for physicians and patients.
The IMC network of companies delivers integrated marketing programs for patients,
physicians, medical professionals and payors, with the goal of improving the dialogue
among patients and physicians in understanding health conditions and their medical
options. IMC is a private-equity backed, privately held company.
