ProCare Rx, located off I-985 at Exit 20 in Gainesville, has more than doubled its Georgia employment to 217 employees since opening its 40,000 square foot headquarters and operations center in in 2012. Founded in 1988 by Roger and Barbara Burgess, the company is a leader in Healthcare Information Technology, specialty pharmacy and pharmacy benefit management services. ProCare Rx held a groundbreaking today for an additional 31,200 square feet to allow for future growth.
Roger Burgess, CEO, Founder and Owner, recently confirmed the commitment to the Gainesville-Hall County area by noting that “we are excited to break ground on Phase ll of ProCare Park in Gainesville. This expansion will allow us to continue to provide innovative solutions and cost saving home delivery pharmacy alternatives to our clients and their members.”
The City of Gainesville, Hall County, the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority worked in a cooperative spirit to support the lead effort from ProCare Rx in developing the company’s headquarters and ProCare Park as a technology business center. Gainesville-based Carroll Daniel Construction will construct the new building with an expected completion in 2017.
The new building will house additional operations and customer service representatives and allow ProCare Rx to continue their growth in the 23-acre ProCare Park. Since completing the first building in 2012 for the company’s headquarters, data center and operations, ProCare Rx has grown their employment to more than 328 associates with 217 of those at the Gainesville, Georgia headquarters.
“ProCare Rx is leader in its industry in leveraging technology and top quality talent into competitive advantage in servicing prescription drug benefit programs and serving patient needs for millions of lives,” said Tim Evans, Vice President of Economic Development, Greater Hall Chamber. “From day one, the company has been an outstanding employer and partner in the business community.”
Gainesville Mayor Danny Dunagan stated, “The success ProCareRx in Gainesville-Hall County and its current expansion efforts is a reflection on the power of partnerships as the City of Gainesville and Hall County continue to work together to bring jobs to the community.”
ProCare Rx offers its employees a tremendous benefit plan, including a wellness program, an onsite fitness center and a wellness coach, and ProCare Rx has been recognized as a “Most Fit Company” by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. The company supports local non-profit service organizations including Boys and Girls Club of Hall County, Georgia Mountain Food Bank, Lanier Technical College, University of North Georgia, Eagle Ranch and the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.
About ProCare Rx
Founded in 1988, ProCare Rx administers and manages the prescription drug benefits for millions of members delivering significant cost savings to client groups including self-insured employer groups, hospices, workers comp plans, insurance companies and other managed care organizations. www.procarerx.com