Navilyst Medical is charting a new course for itself in the world of vascular disease. Formerly part of Boston Scientific, Navilyst Medical was spun off, acquired by private equity firm Avista Capital Partners in February 2008, and given a new name. The medical device maker will continue to market its two main fluid management and vascular access products to cardiologists, oncologists, and radiologists around the world. Its NAMIC kits, which account for about 60% of revenue, are used to manage fluids during cardiac catheterization procedures. Its Pressure Activated Safety Valves (PASV) account for the remaining 40% and are used to administer drugs during such procedures as chemotherapy.

Cook Incorporated makes catheters, wire guides, stents, and other devices used in minimally invasive procedures. Cook Group operates a host of other medical subsidiaries that manufacture urological and gynecological devices, endoscopic accessories, cardiac rhythm management, and vascular products. Its industrial parts manufacturer Sabin makes plastic and metal parts used in Cook's medical products, while its K-Tube company manufactures hypodermic needles. The company, one of the world's largest privately held medical device firms, was founded by William Cook in 1963.

United Healthcare of Ohio, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, provides HMO and POS health insurance products and related services to members in Ohio.United Healthcare of Ohioe company provides coverage to Medicare beneficiaries through the Medicare Advantage program in the Cleveland and Akron metro areas. UnitedHealthcare of Ohio is the third-largest health-insurance provider in the Columbus area, covering about 300,000 people in the region. UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest health insurers in the US and has operations in all 50 states.

South Bend Medical Foundation's more than 800 employees provide a wide range of top-quality, cost-effective health care services for communities in Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Illinois. By working together with local health care providers, South Bend Medical Foundation preserves the critical relationship between laboratory, physician and patient.

Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare (JHSMH) operates a regional network of more than 70 health care facilities with some 1,900 beds in Kentucky and southern Indiana. Its network includes hospitals, assisted living and nursing home services, and home health care, as well as rehabilitation, primary care, occupational health, and emergency services facilities. The network's primary facilities are the Jewish Hospital in Louisville with more than 440 beds, the Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital with 330 beds, and Our Lady of Peace, a 415-bed psychiatric hospital. Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services (JHHS) and CARITAS Health Services merged to form JHSMH in 2005.

SunLink Health Systems is hoping to shine brightly in the healthcare business through the management of community hospitals. Through its subsidiaries, the firm operates seven community hospitals with a total of more than 400 beds in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Missouri. SunLink Health leases one of its hospitals, Missouri Southern Healthcare, and owns the other six. Each hospital is the only acute care facility in its service area. The company also runs several nursing facilities, which service the geographical areas surrounding the hospitals and have 260 beds combined, and it operates a home health agency and a specialty pharmacy business.

Memorial Hospital (Illinois) first opened its doors in 1958. The Bellevue, Illinois-based hospital is owned and operated by Protestant Memorial Medical Center, a community-based not-for-profit organization. Memorial Hospital provides general medical, surgical, and emergency care, as well as pediatric, home health, and cardiovascular care. Specialty services include treatment for sleep disorders and women's health. The hospital also operates Memorial Convalescent Center, a nearly 110-bed skilled nursing facility, and the Belleville Health and Sports Center which provides fitness facilities to promote community health.

Hawaii may be paradise, but even paradise's residents get sick sometimes. That's when Hawai'i Pacific Health (HPH) surfs in to save the day. HPH is a not-for-profit health care system consisting of four hospitals and more than 20 outpatient centers across four islands. The organization was formed through the 2001 merger of three entities: Kapi'olani Health, Straub Clinic & Hospital, and Wilcox Health System. The HPH system includes a full array of tertiary, specialty, and acute care services provided through its medical centers, which also serve as teaching and research centers. Specialized services offered by HPH include cardiac care, maternity services, oncology, orthopedics, and pediatric care.

Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP) is a not-for-profit health plan provider that offers health insurance products and related services to more than 200,000 members in Massachusetts. Neighborhood Health Plan organization is a leading provider of managed health care for members of MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program for low-income and disabled residents. But it also provides commercial health plans for small businesses, as well as low-cost and no-cost family and individual plans for people who qualify for subsidized health coverage under Massachusetts' 2006 health care reform law. NHP maintains a provider network of more than 2,800 primary care physicians, 400 specialists, and dozens of hospitals. Neighborhood Health Plan company was founded in 1986.

Abington Memorial Hospital (AMH) is a 665-bed, regional referral center and teaching hospital, which has been providing comprehensive, high-quality services for people in Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia counties for more than 90 years. AMH employs over 5,600 employees, making AMH one of the largest employers in Montgomery County. The hospital's medical staff consists of over 900 physicians, including primary care, medical and surgical specialists. More than 1,100 volunteers give their time and talents to support this not-for-profit hospital, and AMH provides more than $45 million in free care to our community each year.

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