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/

Operating in more than 100 countries, IMS Health is the world's leading provider of market intelligence to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. With $2.3 billion in 2008 revenue and more than 50 years of industry experience, IMS offers leading-edge market intelligence products and services that are integral to clients' day-to-day operations, including product and portfolio management capabilities; commercial effectiveness innovations; managed care and consumer health offerings; also consulting and services solutions that improve productivity and the delivery of quality healthcare worldwide. Additional information is available at www.imshealth.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.