BioScrip Appoints Richard M. Smith to Board of Directors.ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- BioScrip, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIOS BIOS in full Basic Input/Output System Computer program that is typically stored in EPROM and used by the CPU to perform start-up procedures when the computer is turned on. ) today announced that Richard Ri·chard , Joseph Henri Maurice Known as "Rocket." 1921-2000. Canadian hockey player. A right wing for the Montreal Canadiens (1942-1960), he led his team to eight Stanley Cup championships and was the first player to score 50 goals in a M. Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , has been appointed to its Board of Directors. The addition of Mr. Smith increases the number of directors to nine members. Mr. Smith has served as BioScrip's President and Chief Operating Officer since joining the Company in January January: see month. of this year. Richard H. Friedman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Rick is a welcome addition to BioScrip's Board of Directors. His experience, results-driven focus and customer insight continue to help BioScrip on its strategic course, with the goal of increasing overall shareholder value." "I'm delighted to be a part of our Board, especially as we continue to focus on expanding our footprint The amount of geographic space covered by an object. A computer footprint is the desk or floor surface it occupies. A satellite's footprint is the earth area covered by its downlink. See form factor. 1. and establishing BioScrip as the industry leader in the clinical management of chronic patients who require infusion, oral and injectible specialty medications," said Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer. "We have had solid momentum so far this year and we are well positioned for success now and into the future." About BioScrip, Inc. BioScrip, Inc. (www.bioscrip.com) (Nasdaq: BIOS) is a specialty pharmaceutical healthcare organization that partners with patients, physicians, healthcare payors and pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide access to medications and management solutions to optimize optimize - optimisation outcomes for chronic and other complex healthcare conditions. Forward Looking Statements This press release may contain statements which constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995, including statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors, or its officers with respect to the future operating performance of the Company. Investors are cautioned that any such forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those in the forward looking statements as a result of various factors. Important factors that could cause such differences are described in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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