Phil Valk Named Executive Vice President of Sales

Industry Sales Leader Brings The OccuNet Company Extensive RBP Experience

AMARILLO, TEXAS - The OccuNet Company announced today the appointment of Phil Valk as Executive Vice President of Sales. Valk is a highly-respected sales executive who brings nearly two decades of sales leadership within the healthcare industry and extensive experience delivering reference-based pricing health plans to self-funded employer groups across the country.

“Phil has a remarkable background in employee benefits growth and disruption, which aligns perfectly with how we are developing our company and bringing new and innovative solutions to our clients,” says Caleb Fairly, President of The OccuNet Company. “His experience, strong relationships, and firm grasp of the reference-based pricing market are unparalleled in our industry, we are thrilled to have Phil on our team.”

Valk joined The OccuNet Company in the Fall of 2020, focusing on out-of-network and PBM solutions for the past year. Prior, Valk spent six years as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions (AMPS). 

In his new role, Valk will now re-enter the reference-based pricing world but continue to sell across The OccuNet Company's full suite of healthcare offerings, which include:

* OccuNet: Out-of-Network Solutions

* Fairos: Reference-Based Pricing (RBP)

* FairosRx: Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)

“I believe the opportunities in the healthcare sector have never been greater, and The OccuNet Company is well-positioned for growth,” said Valk. “By creatively leveraging all of our solutions in collaboration with our trusted partners, we are drastically improving the member healthcare experience while generating incredible savings for our clients. I’m beyond thrilled to get started!”

Valk is a native of Edmonton, AB, Canada, and played professional ice hockey for 7-years. Valk and his wife, Marni, reside in Victoria, MN, and have two children.

About The OccuNet Company

The OccuNet Company is an innovative healthcare cost containment company that offers out-of-network solutions (OccuNet), reference-based pricing (Fairos), and pharmacy benefits management (FairosRx). Our industry-unique set of cost-containment offerings makes healthcare more intelligent, streamlined, and cost-effective while improving the health and well-being of those we serve. Learn more about The OccuNet Company at www.occunet.com or call (877) 880-2126