Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS Texas) would stock up on apples for its nearly 4 million customers. The reason? The not-for-profit insurer emphasizes preventive medicine to hold down the costs of operating its HMO, PPO, point-of-service, and indemnity insurance health care plans in Texas. The company's network has more than 40,000 doctors and 400 hospitals. A division of Chicago-based Health Care Service Corporation, BCBS Texas counts among its customers Continental Airlines, the University of Texas System, and Halliburton.

Covenant Care was established in 1994 and is owned by private equity firm Centre Partners, as well as by members of the company's management team. Covenant Care has made a pact to provide nursing care in the midwestern and western US. The company provides skilled nursing and assisted living services at about 50 communities in more than half a dozen states. Its long-term care centers have a total of some 5,000 beds. The company also operates institutional pharmacies, and its Select Therapies division provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.

KCI Medical Ltd, the UK operating division of US firm Kinetic Concepts, designs and manufactures hospital beds for critically ill patients and lifts for bedridden patients. The company's wound care mattresses massage patients, increasing circulation and reducing the chances of the development of bedsores and pressure ulcers. KCI Medical's best known product is its acute and chronic wound closure device, the V.A.C. (Vacuum Assisted Closure) therapy system. KCI Medical was founded in 1991.

Social & Scientific Systems, an employee-owned company, has supported public and private sector programs since 1978. We contribute significantly to improving public health around the world.

Whether they are supporting HIV/AIDS clinical trials around the world, providing program monitoring and evaluation services in Africa, collecting epidemiologic data in Europe, coordinating AIDS conferences in the Caribbean and Africa, or analyzing Medicare data in the United States, we consistently provide the highest quality support available. We are committed to conducting ourselves ethically, honoring our commitments, acting proactively and responsively, and delivering excellent services—on time and at good value.

Lutheran General, provides acute and long-term medical and surgical care to the residents of Park Ridge, Illinois and the surrounding northern suburban Chicago area. As one of the largest hospitals in the region, Lutheran General has about 620 beds and a Level I trauma center. It also includes a complete children's hospital and pediatric critical care center. Lutheran General serves as a teaching hospital and its specialized programs include oncology, cardiology, women's health, emergency medicine, and hospice care. Lutheran General is part of the Advocate Health Care network.

Structured as a holding group, Sonova (formerly Phonak Holding) operates in two main segments focused on hearing instruments and hearing implants. Major brands include Phonak, Lyric, Acoustic Implants, and Advanced Bionics. Phonak specializes not only in hearing aids but in wireless communication and audiological systems for applications in security and studio recording. Sonova sells its products in more than 90 countries worldwide mainly through its wholesale and retail subsidiaries and through independent distributors.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Utica Region provides health insurance coverage to members in about a dozen upstate New York counties. The company's health insurance plans include traditional indemnity, HMOBlue, BluePPO, and BluePoint 2 (point-of-service plan). The company also provides college student health coverage (College Blue) and consumer-driven health coverage for small businesses and individuals (HealthyBlue and SimplyBlue), as well as Medicare supplement and dental coverage. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Utica Region is part of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, which itself is a subsidiary of The Lifetime Healthcare Companies.

University of Miami Hospital can cure what ails you. The hospital provides a full complement of inpatient medical services, as well as emergency and outpatient care. It houses about 560 patient beds and provides specialized care in heart disease, neurological disorders, orthopedics, cancer treatment, and urology, among other fields. The University of Miami Hospital also operates centers for infertility treatment, gastrointestinal procedures, and sleep loss therapy. The medical center is owned by the University of Miami.

Flagstaff Medical Center serves the residents of northern Arizona. Founded in 1936, the not-for-profit hospital is part of the Northern Arizona Healthcare family. It has some 270 beds and its medical staff includes about 200 physicians. The hospital offers cancer, heart, sports medicine, joint surgery, and women and infants' centers. Other medical services include behavioral health, audiology, diabetes care, home health, hospice, and ambulance and air flight transportation. In addition, Flagstaff Medical Center provides training courses for health care professionals. The hospital's emergency department treats about 40,000 patients each year.

Ocala Regional Medical Center (ORMC) to be there to keep them healthy. The 200-bed acute care hospital and its sister facility, the 70-bed West Marion Community Hospital provide a full spectrum of health care services to residents of the Sunshine State. ORMC specializes in bariatrics, cancer care, heart and vascular ailments, neuroscience, and women's care. West Marion operates a joint care center for orthopedic surgeries and physical therapy. Locals also have access to 24-hour health advice through HCA's Consult-A-Nurse telephone service. ORMC is led by CEO H. Rex Etheredge.

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