OMAHA, Neb., Jan 18, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronic commerce and payments leader First Data Corp. (NYSE:FDC) has named Robyn Bartlett-Andersen as General Manager of First Data Healthcare Services.
Bartlett-Andersen has been with the healthcare team since its inception, and has successfully led the development, implementation, and execution of several innovative healthcare processing solutions. Bartlett-Andersen will continue to set the strategic direction for the organization.
"Robyn has played an instrumental role in helping First Data Healthcare Services become one of the largest processors of healthcare payment cards," said David Bailis, senior executive vice president, First Data Corp. "We look forward to her ongoing leadership as we continue to streamline the healthcare experience for patients, providers and payers by bringing the right data to the right place, at the right time."
Bartlett-Andersen joined First Data in 1978. During her tenure with the company she has held a series of senior technical and product development management roles and had provided leadership to teams responsible for identifying, planning and executing large scale, market product and performance enhancement initiatives throughout the company.
First Data's superior technology for healthcare processing provides employers with market-leading advancements in auto-substantiation; single-card access to multiple healthcare funds with an optional line of credit; and seamless end-to-end solutions.
About First Data Healthcare Services
First Data Healthcare Services provides end-to-end payment solutions that streamline the healthcare experience for patients, providers, and payers. The company pioneered a multi-use healthcare card that provides access to HSA, HRA, FSA, and other funding sources, including an integrated line of credit. First Data Healthcare Services is one of the largest processors of healthcare payment cards.
About First Data
First Data Corp. (NYSE:FDC) is a leading provider of electronic commerce and payment solutions for businesses worldwide. Serving 4.6 million merchant locations, 1,900 card issuers and their customers, First Data powers the global economy by making it easy, fast and secure for people and businesses around the world to buy goods and services using virtually any form of payment. The company's portfolio of services and solutions includes merchant transaction processing services; credit, debit, private-label, gift, payroll and other prepaid card offerings; fraud protection and authentication solutions; electronic check acceptance services through TeleCheck; as well as Internet commerce and mobile payment solutions. The company's STAR Network offers PIN-secured debit acceptance at 2 million ATM and retail locations. For more information, visit www.firstdata.com.
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