RelWare appoints two key players

Reliance Software Systems has appointed Barry I. Schoenbart, MD, as medical director, as well as Gene Tereba as national sales manager.
   
In addition to his position as medical director, Schoenbart plays a central role in RelWare’s clinical process reengineering group. He has an extensive background in clinical informatics, clinical analysis and information systems technology. 

Tereba brings more than 20 years of direct healthcare sales and marketing experience which includes 9 years in healthcare information technology sales. Tereba is charged with educating potential customers about the benefits and savings of RelWare’s clinical applications and services.

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