Brad Hedstrom, a highly experienced account manager in the health systems sector, has worked with various pharmaceutical companies managing highly motivated sales professionals. Educated at Gonzaga University, Brad has an extensive background in Contracting Specialty Pharmacy, negotiations with Managed Care companies and Medicaid & Medicare, launching new pharmaceutical products at physician and managed care levels, collaborating with MCOs in patient education and disease state management, creating clear channels of communication from C level personnel at managed care organizations to sales rep level, and much more. Brad has also been involved in trade initiatives to stop retail pharmacy substitutions, creating real metrics for pharmaceutical product launch, and leveraging value-adds to grow business.