PITTSBURGH, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Gordon J. Vanscoy, CEO & Chairman of RareMed Solutions, has been selected to be the representative of the United States in the 2021 Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition in June. Vanscoy is also the Founder, Executive Advisor, and former CEO & Chairman of PANTHERx Rare.

"On behalf of the RareMed and PANTHERx teams, I humbly accept this recognition and am honored to represent the United States on the world stage," said Dr. Vanscoy. "It is not only an opportunity to showcase the resilience and innovation of US entrepreneurs to the global economy, but to also advance our missions of better connecting those who suffer from rare diseases with the breakthrough treatments they need."

The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the world's most prestigious competitive forums for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Dr. Vanscoy was selected from hundreds of regional winners and the 10 national winners to represent the United States at the global competition. 

"Dr. Vanscoy is an example of ingenuity in action," said Andrew (AJ) Jordan, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Americas Director. "His vision for the treatment of those with rare diseases is taking us from the now to the next and beyond. We are proud to have him represent the United States at this year's World Entrepreneur Of The Year competition."

Dr. Vanscoy is an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 National Award winner following selection as an East Central regional award winner. His recognition marks the first time a Pittsburgh native will compete for the World Entrepreneur Of The Year award. Dr. Vanscoy will be competing for the single award of World Entrepreneur Of The Year alongside accomplished entrepreneurs from nearly 40 countries.

About RareMed Solutions
RareMed Solutions is the nation's only rare disease-focused patient services provider. RareMed transforms the lives of patients afflicted with rare and devastating conditions by accelerating access to biomedical breakthroughs. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and licensed in all 50 states, RareMed offers case management, co-pay, coupon and financial assistance programs, reimbursement support, nursing support, healthcare professional education, patient adherence & education, and non-commercial pharmacy dispensing services. The company has a breadth of experience developing, transitioning, and maintaining therapy-specific solutions that ensure unparalleled manufacturer & patient satisfaction. RareMed's undivided rare disease focus, high caliber associates, fully dedicated teams, and sophisticated proprietary technology enable it to meet the unique needs of the rare disease world.

About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ is the world's most prestigious business awards program for unstoppable entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders deliver innovation, growth and prosperity that transform our world. The program engages entrepreneurs with insights and experiences that foster growth. It connects them with their peers to strengthen entrepreneurship around the world. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is the first and only truly global awards program of its kind. It celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries.

About EY
EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.

View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/raremed-ceo--chairman-dr-gordon-vanscoy-selected-to-represent-the-united-states-in-the-ey-world-entrepreneur-of-the-year-2021-competition-301285883.html

SOURCE RareMed Solutions