Telecare was founded in 1965 by Art Gladman, a psychiatrist, Lida Hahn, a psychiatric nurse and Morton Bakar, a businessman -- three individuals who were committed to a belief in the rehabilitation potential of people with serious mental illness. They believed that clients could achieve better results when they received services that were individualized, focused, and provided in a more home-like setting. They placed the client at the center of the organization, and created a culture where employees and clients were supported in reaching their full potential. Their vision still guides Telecare today and is carried on by Anne Bakar, Telecare's President and CEO, and daughter of founder Morton Bakar.

PreMD, Inc., a predictive medicine company, develops non-invasive tests for the early detection of cardiovascular disease and cancer. It is developing tests designed for use at the point of care, in the doctors office, at the pharmacy, and at home. The companys coronary artery disease risk assessment technology products include PREVU Point of Care Skin Cholesterol Test that provides information about an individuals risk of coronary artery disease, which obtained FDA clearance for commercial sale; PREVU LT Skin Cholesterol Test, a lab-processed skin cholesterol test; and PREVU PT Skin Cholesterol Test, a semi-quantitative consumer test that is under prototype development for home use.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) -- known as "the Blues" -- serve more than 100 million members nationwide. The association is a federation of about 40 independent health insurance companies who license the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brand names. Member companies own the rights to sell Blue-branded health plans within defined regions. BCBSA coordinates some national programs such as BlueCard, which allows members of one franchisee to have coverage in other service areas, and the Federal Employee Program (FEP), which covers more than half of federal government employees, retirees, and their families.

Founded in 1924, Baptist Healthcare System has been bringing advanced medical technology, modern facilities, and many of the region's most prominent physicians and medical professionals to the cities and communities of Kentucky for more than 70 years.But there's much more to Baptist Healthcare System than our network of hospitals and professionals. It's not just what we are; it's what we're about. From the beginning, our mission has been to provide medical services and enhance the health of the people and communities we serve. Our vision is to be the healthcare leader in Kentucky. And everyday, in everything we do, we live out our Christ-centered mission to others and work to achieve our vision, guided by these values: integrity, excellence, stewardship, collaboration and respect. As a not-for-profit health care provider, we've made a commitment to the communities we serve to provide care and services that go far beyond what is expected of a hospital, including charity care, education, community involvement and partnerships and a wide variety of special programs and services.

Flexible Corporate Plans bends over backwards for clients wanting to outsource benefits administration. The company provides third-party management of health care benefits, including design, enrollment, and on-going support, for hundreds of corporate customers. It provides customized "cafeteria" plans that feature flexible spending accounts (FSAs), HMOs, and PPOs. Flexible Corporate Plans also handles COBRA insurance policy administration for individuals wishing to continue coverage with a former employer. The company was founded in 1986 by CEO Bill Riddle.

ACI Medical helps your blood go with the flow. The company manufactures and markets pneumatic compression devices used to increase blood flow for patients with severe vascular conditions. Products include: ArtAssist, which increases arterial blood flow in the legs using compression; VenaPulse, which creates pressure to a patient's limbs during vascular testing; and VenAssist, which works to prevent deep vein thrombosis (clots). Its APG device is a diagnostic tool designed to evaluate the type and severity of vascular conditions a patient may have. The company also manufactures miniature pumps and does custom injection molding. ACI Medical was founded in 1984.

Impres Medical is developing medical implants to help women who suffer from heavy, painful periods, a condition that affects more than 6 million women in the US. Typical treatments for the condition include hysterectomies and endometrial ablation, surgical procedures that require a lengthy recovery time. The firm's Deactivation device might one day be used by women who wish to permanently end their menstrual cycles. The treatment would be administered in the physician's office without anesthesia, with patients being able to return home the day of the procedure.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is a learned institution: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital organization is affiliated with both the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and the Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. NewYork-Presbyterian comprises two medical centers, Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center, which conduct educational and research programs in partnership with the universities. The two facilities combined have about 2,300 beds and offer patients specialized programs for burns, digestive diseases, pediatrics, women's health, gene therapy, and infertility. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is part of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System.

Denver Health and Hospital Authority provides residents of the Mile High City with a variety of health care services. The medical system's primary facility is the Denver Health Medical Center, a 475-bed hospital that functions as a regional trauma center. It also includes a network of neighborhood, school-based, and specialty health clinics, a poison and drug center, a medical health plan, and a 911 response system for Denver County. Denver Health has research and educational operations, and it houses the Rocky Mountain Center for Medical Response to Terrorism, Mass Casualties and Epidemics, as well as the Colorado Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical and Explosive (BNICE) Training Center.

Hendrick Health System operates Hendrick Medical Center, which has some 500 beds. Specialty services include heart care, home health, respiratory care, and trauma services. The medical center also provides a women's center, a hospice program, and a center for rehabilitation. The company is expanding its children's hospital, birthing center, sterile processing area, and surgical services. The Hendrick Health System, which is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, was founded in 1924.

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