Ascender Software is a national leader in healthcare analytics. Ascender's comprehensive solutions are designed to meet the demands of healthcare organizations needing to improve their P4P, HEDIS, PQRI, and HCC outcomes. With over 15 years of experience, Ascender has empowered many organizations to reduce costs and improve patient satisfaction, while increasing revenue. www.ascendersoft.com

DNV Healthcare is the new alternative in US hospital accreditation, granted deeming authority by the US CMS in October 2008. Now, as the only new accrediting organization in 40 years, DNV is delivering a totally modern accreditation program designed for the complex, 21st century challenges of US hospitals. DNV Accreditation integrates the Medicare Conditions of Participation with ISO 9001 quality management system principles. This unique accreditation model emphasizes collaboration, encourages innovation and helps ensure sustainable excellence. www.dnv.com/industry/healthcare/

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Health Dialog is a leading provider of health support services and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bupa, a global provider of healthcare services. Health Dialog helps physician groups, health plans, government agencies, and self-insured employers improve healthcare quality while reducing overall costs. The firm's support activities include analytic services (including predictive modeling), telephonic and online Health Coaching for a broad spectrum of conditions (with special emphasis on chronic conditions), healthy lifestyle initiatives, and a wide variety of other types of support for individuals, payers, and physicians. The goal of the various support activities is to help individuals develop more effective relationships with their physicians. For more information about Health Dialog, please visit their website www.healthdialog.com.

The RWD® Healthcare practice works with hospitals across the country to free both their people and their funds for better patient care. RWD's "Lean" approach to process improvement starts with a focus on people, working hand-in-hand with hospital staff to implement change that lasts. RWD process improvement solutions address challenges in critical areas of the hospital such as emergency department patient flow, perioperative services management, staff training and retention and core measure performance. To learn more, visit: www.rwd.com/industries/healthcare.aspx.