AGA Medical Holdings works to heal broken hearts. The company specializes in making medical devices for treating structural heart defects and vascular diseases. Its AMPLATZER occlusion devices use minimally invasive small catheters, which physicians can retrieve and position without the need for multiple devices or repetition of procedures. Approved for use in both Europe and the US, the company sell its devices in more than 100 countries. Its primary customers are pediatric cardiologists, radiologists, and vascular surgeons. Dr. Kurt Amplatz and director Franck Gougeon established AGA Medical Holdings in 1995. AGA Medical is being acquired bySt. Jude Medical.

Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State (CP of NYS), a multi-service organization with 24 Affiliates, was founded in 1946 by families of children with cerebral palsy, and has become a nationally recognized leader in the care and treatment of people with many different types of disabilities. Together, our 17,000 employees provide services to over 85,000 people with disabilities, and their families, all across New York State.

Englewood Community Hospital wants the community of Englewood to always feel better. The hospital, part of the HCA system of health care providers, is a 100-bed acute care hospital that serves Florida's Englewood area. Founded in 1985, Englewood Community Hospital offers emergency and general medical care, as well as specialty services including orthopedics and urology. The medical center includes a women's wellness center and a sleep disorder center; it also operates diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation therapy, wound healing, and cardiac care units.

Syneron Medical makes and markets laser-based medical devices designed to rejuvenate human skin, reduce wrinkles, and treat vascular and pigmented lesions as well as acne and cellulite. Syneron also manufactures products used to remove unwanted body hair. Operating in the cosmetic surgery or "aesthetic medical treatment" space, Syneron markets its products directly to doctors and other health practitioners globally. The company's products combine optical energy derived from light waves with electrical energy and use specially designed software. Syneron acquired rival aesthetic-device maker Candela in a 2010 deal worth about $65 million.

Scottsdale is in the middle of the desert, but it's hardly deserted. Luckily, its many residents have the likes of Scottsdale Healthcare to turn to for medical care. The not-for-profit organization serves central Arizona through three acute care hospitals that combined have roughly 835 beds. Scottsdale Healthcare also operates other campuses featuring physician offices, a cancer center, home health, and other health care services. Its Essential Touch Wellness Center and Boutique provides spa-like stress-reduction therapies. The company has a staff of some 1,400 physicians who represent more than 50 medical specialties. Scottsdale Healthcare was established in 1962 as City Hospital of Scottsdale.

Cambridge Heart makes noninvasive tools for diagnosing cardiac arrest and ventricular arrhythmia. Its CH 2000 system conducts cardiac stress tests and measures extremely low levels of T-wave alternans, an irregularity in an electrocardiogram indicating the risk of sudden cardiac death. Another product, the Heartwave II System, allows T-wave alternans screenings to be performed with any stress test system. The company's Microvolt T-Wave Alternans technology can detect the smallest heartbeat variation, measuring from one-millionth of a volt. The company markets its products in the US through direct sales and representatives; it also has international distributors.

AvMed Health Plans is flying high in the Florida HMO world. The not-for-profit company is one of the state's leading health plan providers, serving more than 300,000 members. AvMed designs policies for small to large employer groups throughout Florida. It also provides Medicare Advantage plans for retirees, as well as other individual health plans, in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in South Florida. Founded in 1969 as a health care system for pilots in the Miami area, AvMed (short for "aviation medicine") has a broad product offering, introducing HMO, PPO, point-of-service (POS), and high-deductible plans with health savings accounts.

Gateway Health Plan opens doors to health care coverage. Gateway Health Plan company provides managed health care services (as an HMO) to Pennsylvania residents. Its Medicaid HMO serves some 225,000 eligible recipients. In addition, the company serves 24,000 members who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid assistance through its Medicare Assured special needs program. Gateway's service area covers about 27 counties throughout Pennsylvania. The company's services include primary care, dental, prescriptions, disease management, and mental health services. Gateway, an affiliate of Highmark, was founded in 1992 as an alternative to the Department of Public Welfare's Medical Assistance Program in Pennsylvania.

The Magee Memorial Hospital for Convalescents (operating as Magee Rehabilitation) is a not-for-profit health organization that provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative care to patients disabled by stroke, arthritis, spinal cord and brain injuries, or other conditions. With 96 beds, it offers rehabilitation for patients recovering from amputation, orthopedic surgery, and joint replacements. It also provides wellness programs for muscular, neurological, and neurodegenerative disorders. Other programs focus on pain management a learning to live with a debilitating condition. Outpatient services include physical therapy, speech therapy, and emotional support.

Tri-anim Health Services company supplies specialty medical products and pharmaceuticals to hospitals, long-term care facilities, and nursing homes. Tri-anim Health Services operates about two dozen distribution centers nationwide. Its products are sold via regional sales teams. Private equity firm Water Street Healthcare Partners acquired Tri-anim Health Services and Bound Tree Medical in 2008 and merged them under newly formed Sarnova. Both companies kept their separate names and operations; Tri-anim took over all the distribution of specialty products while Bound Tree is focused on distributing EMS products.

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