Advisory Board Member Profile
Jeffrey Spafford
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Assistrx
President & Chief Executive Officer Area of Expertise
Creating a Fertile Culture for Innovation, Digital Transformation, Innovation in Regulated Industries
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Jeff Spafford has served as AssistRx’s President and CEO since founding the firm in 2009. AssistRX is a leading Healthcare Information Technology company focused on developing business solutions for the Specialty Pharmaceutical Industry. Mr. Spafford has more than 15 years of experience in leadership roles within the specialty pharmaceutical industry. He started his career with the General Electric Company. After completing GE’s Financial Program he pursued his MBA from Harvard Business School. Upon graduating from Business School, Mr. Spafford started his healthcare focus while management consulting for APM, Inc. He led engagements for a variety of healthcare providers including large hospital systems and independent practice associations.
In 1998, Mr. Spafford established OncoScripts, one of the first specialty pharmacies. OncoScripts developed a Chemotherapy Drug Management Model and contracted directly with large, national payers. OncoScripts was soon acquired by CuraScript, a Florida-based specialty pharmacy whose primary focus was on managing specialty drugs on behalf of managed care payers. In 2001, Mr. Spafford relocated to central Florida and transitioned into his new role as Executive Vice President for CuraScript, in which he was responsible for leading sales and marketing. He remained with CuraScript through its acquisition by Express Scripts in 2004. In 2004, Mr. Spafford co-founded and served as President and CEO of Advanced Care Scripts. He built ACS into one of the leading specialty pharmacy and pharma services organizations in the country. After four successful years, he sold the company and shifted management of the business to Omnicare, Inc.. In 2009, Mr. Spafford co-founded AssistRx. Mr. Spafford earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Lawrence University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He currently resides in Windermere, Florida with his wife, Amy, and their four children. |