Imaging Diagnostic Systems is a medical technology company involved in the research and development of breast-imaging devices used for detecting cancer. Using laser-based technology, the company has created a more comfortable, radiation-free breast examination that does not require breast compression. Its CTLM (Computed Tomography Laser Mammography) system, used in conjuction with X-ray mammography, may help improve early diagnosis of cancer. The company is also researching other breast screening systems using fluorescence imaging. It had been developing laser imaging products for research with lab animals, but it has licensed the technology to Bioscan in order to focus on the women's health market.

Frankly, when it comes to providing health care, Franklin Community Health Network would rather rough it. The not-for-profit health care system serves mountainous rural areas in western Maine. Franklin Community Health Network consists of a 70 bed acute care hospital, a behavioral health facility, and several physician management groups. Its Franklin Memorial Hospital offers specialized services such as cardiology, orthopedics, emergency medicine, and occupational health care. The health network's unique Contract for Care program allows former patients to volunteer at the hospital if they do not have the means to pay all of their bill.

Metroplex Health System is the primary healthcare provider for West Bell, Coryell, and Lampasas counties, offering a wide array of medical and wellness services. The 233-bed, multi-campus facility is a not-for-profit Christian organization operated as a community service by Adventist Health System, which manages 37 hospitals and employs over 43,000. Adventist Health System is the 10th largest hospital system in the country. Metroplex also serves as the largest community health care provider to the military in the nation.Dedicated to meeting residents' needs for quality healthcare services, Metroplex has grown rapidly over the past few years. Metroplex Hospital provides 148 acute-care beds in Killeen, 60 psychiatric care beds in the nearby Metroplex Pavilion-Behavioral Health Services and 25 beds at Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas. The system employs about 1,200 area residents and cares for more than 125,000 patients each year. Metroplex supports an exceptional staff of more than 260 physicians, representing 43 medical specialties.

Cardiovascular Systems Inc. (CSI) is comprised of a highly experienced, uniquely qualified team of experts experienced in the assessment, development and commercialization of medical devices for treating peripheral arterial disease(PAD).CSI products address a large and growing economic and clinical need due to over 17 million people suffering from PAD and a rapid increase in diabetes, obesity, hypertension and renal insufficiency. CSI is a leader in providing clinically proven, safe and effective vascular solutions, and CSI mission is to save limbs and keep patients walking!

MedDetect is lending its helping hand to the healthcare sector. The company makes the MD-2000 MedDetect Instrument Detection System, a device that scans and retrieves medical and surgical instruments for hospitals and surgery centers. Other products include the EZ Glide Bag Scanner (used for the handling and scanning of medical waste) and MD SuperFabric Reusable Gloves (offers high puncture resistance to needles and other sharp instruments). MedDetect's sales operations are located in Rochester, Illinois.

It's not quite the Fantastic Voyage, but Given Imaging's PillCam is in the same genre. The company makes the Given System, one component of which is the PillCam, an ingestible capsule with an enclosed miniature video camera that takes photos of a patient's intestines or esophagus. As the PillCam moves through a patient's system, it transmits images to a wireless data recorder. The FDA-approved system, which also includes a computer workstation and imaging software, is a noninvasive alternative to traditional endoscopy. Given Imaging markets the system to gastroenterologists and hospitals worldwide. Discount Investment Corporation and its minority-owned subsidiary Elron Electronic own about 40% of the firm.

American Community Mutual Insurance would like to maintain the health and well-being of America's communities. American Community provides group and individual health care plans and life insurance plans in over a dozen states throughout the Midwest and Southwest. The company's offerings include PPO, short-term health, dental, vision, and prescription plans. American Community also offers health savings accounts. Focusing largely on the small to midsized employer group market, the company insures more than 165,000 individuals. American Community Mutual Insurance company distributes its products through a force of 14,000 independent agents. American Community was founded in 1938; it was the first health care insurance provider in Michigan.

Ascension Health is transforming healthcare by providing the highest quality care to all, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. Ascension Health, which provided $1.08 billion in care of persons who are poor and community benefit last year, is the nation's largest Catholic and nonprofit health system, and the third-largest system (based on revenues) in the United States. Our mission-focused Health Ministries provide acute care services, long-term care, community health services, psychiatric, rehabilitation and residential care. Our sponsors began this ministry of faith hundreds of years ago. Today we continue their legacy through the work of more than 113,000 associates serving in more than 500 locations in 20 states and the District of Columbia.

DeRoyal Industries,Inc. makes medical equipment and surgical supplies. Products include orthopedic and rehabilitation products, wound care dressings, and surgical safety and critical care products. Its surgical and acute care product lines include custom procedural trays, anesthesia and temperature monitoring supplies, birthing and neonatal care items, catheterization supplies, and endoscopy products, as well as systems devoted to the disposal of medical waste. DeRoyal also has the ability to handle contract manufacturing for those inside and outside the medical industry. The company is owned by chairman and founder Pete DeBusk.

Best Medical International has set a high standard for the medical equipment it manufactures. The vertically-integrated company has rolled up a collection of businesses in the US and Canada that manufacture and distribute radiotherapy systems and supplies. Its product lines include brachytherapy systems (radioactive seeds implanted to zap tumors), external beam therapy systems, blood irradiators, and other supporting equipment used to deliver and monitor radiation therapy. Its subsidiaries include Best Cyclotron Systems, Best NOMOS, Best Theratronics, CNMC, Huestis Medical, and Novoste. The company was founded by its president Krishnan Suthanthiran in 1977.

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