QPharma Names Healthcare Compliance Manager

Maria A. Galdos has been appointed senior manager of healthcare compliance at QPharma. Ms. Galdos specializes in helping life sciences organizations establish and maintain full compliance with rules and guidance enacted by state and federal regulatory authorities, including the FDA and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
 
Ms. Galdos’ expertise includes comprehensive knowledge of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act. She also works with QPharma’s clients to enhance their compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and laws designed to prevent healthcare fraud and abuse. Before joining the company, she served at Cegedim Relationship Management, providing consultation to the firm’s clients on issues that included Sunshine Act compliance and regulatory compliance training. She also oversaw compliance department activities at Alpharma Pharmaceuticals. 
 
“I am pleased to welcome Maria to our management team,” said Ed Sleeper, managing director, Commercial Strategies and Solutions at QPharma. “Her deep understanding of the complex and evolving regulations affecting life sciences manufacturers will position her as an asset to our clients.”