C. Thomas Smith

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. develops advanced wound care solutions and therapies designed to deliver positive outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals. It operates business through two segments: Active Healing Solutions and LifeCell. The Active Healing Solutions segment is focused on the development and commercialization of advanced wound care therapies primarily based on its negative pressure technology platform. The LifeCell segment focuses on the development and commercialization of regenerative and reconstructive acellular tissue matrices for use in reconstructive, cosmetic, orthopedic and urogynecologic surgical procedures to repair soft tissue defects, as well as for reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. It has offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America. The company was founded by James R. Leininger in 1976 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Horizon Health Corp. provides mental health and rehabilitation services. It owns and operates freestanding behavioral health facilities. The firm offers contract management services for psychiatric and physical rehabilitation employee assistance programs for employers. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Lewisville, TX.

Renal Care Group, Inc. owns and operates dialysis clinics. The Company was founded by Sam Brooks in June 1995 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Neoforma, Inc. provides e-commerce services to healthcare industry. It also provides supply chain management solutions between hospitals and suppliers. The Company was founded in 1996 and is located in SanJose, CA.

VHA, Inc. operates a health care network of not-for-profit hospitals. It provides medical practice management services. The firm offers networking and education services for health care workers. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

The American Hospital Association owns and operates hospitals. Its services include patient care, conducting research and development projects on the structuring and delivery of health care services, and providing educational programs and opportunities. The company was founded in September 1899 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

IPC Healthcare, Inc. provides medical and healthcare services. The firm focuses on providing, managing and coordinating the care of hospitalized patients. It provides hospital medicine and related facility-based services. The company offers infrastructure, comprehensive training, information technology, and management support systems necessary to improve the quality and reduce the cost of patient care. IPC Healthcare was founded by Adam D. Singer in 1995 and is headquartered in North Hollywood, CA.

CHG Healthcare Services, Inc. engages in the provision of healthcare staffing services. It offers permanent placement and temporary staffing of physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists, lab clinicians, and other healthcare professionals to healthcare facilities. The company was founded by Therus C. Kolff in 1979 and is headquartered in Midvale, UT.