Synthes knows that, when it comes to surgery, sometimes synthetic is superior. Synthes makes devices, instruments, and implants used for the surgical treatment of bone disease or trauma. The company also markets implant coatings, synthetic bone replacement materials, and bioresorbable implants. It specializes in spinal devices, including disc replacement and cranio-maxillofacial implants. The company also designs and manufactures the kind of surgical power tools that the squeamish would prefer not to contemplate. Synthes works closely with the AO Foundation, a not-for-profit research organization specializing in osteosynthesis. Chairman Hansjörg Wyss holds 40% of the company's shares.

MAKO Surgical Corp. developed and markets the MAKOplasty partial knee resurfacing system, a minimally invasive alternative to traditional knee replacement surgery for patients with early- to mid-stage osteoarthritis. Proprietary components of the system consist of visualization technology and a robotic arm (RIO) that help orthopedic surgeons prepare the knee joint for insertion of MAKO's resurfacing implants (RESTORIS) through a small incision. With marketing approval in the US and Europe, MAKO Surgical markets to hospitals and surgeons via a direct sales force and independent orthopedic product agents and distributors.

Unity Health Plans Insurance provides health insurance, wellness education, and disease management services to the residents of some 20 rural counties in southern Wisconsin. The insurer has some 90,000 members, primarily in Dane County. In addition to its HMO coverage, Unity Health Plans offers PPO and point-of-service (POS) plans, as well as health savings accounts. Members have access to Unity's network of area hospitals, clinics, and primary care physicians. Unity Health Plans Insurance company is a subsidiary of University Health Care, which also operates The University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics Authority and is part of the larger UW Health organization.

Biophan Technologies appreciates high visibility and smooth circulation. The company develops blood circulation support systems and technologies to help make medical devices compatible with MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) equipment. Its majority-owned Myotech unit is developing a system to restore and sustain blood flow in patients with acute heart failure. The system is based on a device that even a general surgeon can fit directly on a patient's heart to restart its pumping. Biophan's other technologies improve the visibility of coronary stents and vena cava filters in MRIs.

LifeWatch is the nation’s leading ambulatory health monitoring services company. We offer a comprehensive platform of innovative patient technologies and services that help physicians detect and analyze symptoms before they become major health problems. LifeWatch Corp. enables physicians to establish stronger connections with at-risk patients and provide better guidance to patients. LifeWatch Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of LifeWatch AG, a leading healthcare technology and solutions provider listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (LIFE).

Oncology Services International (OSI) sells, installs, and provides radiation therapy equipment and related services, including medical linear accelerators, GE Computed Tomographic Scanners, radiation therapy simulators, and accessories worldwide. The company was formed following the merger between Accelinear and Linac Systems in 2003. OSI has facilities in California, Georgia, New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas.

UCare Minnesota is one of the largest health plan providers in Minnesota, with some 200,000 members scattered throughout the Land of 10,000 Lakes and in several counties in western Wisconsin. The not-for-profit specializes in health coverage for members of government-funded programs such as Medicare and Medicaid; it also has plans for participants in MinnesotaCare, a state-subsidized insurance program for residents unable to afford health coverage. Some 60,000 seniors subscribe to UCare's Medicare products, which include a Medicare Advantage plan under the name UCare for Seniors. UCare Minnesota also offers Medicaid plans designed for disabled Minnesotans.

Primary Health Care Limited is one of Australia's leading listed healthcare companies. Primary is a service company to medical and allied health professionals. A broad range of medical and related services are offered in Primary's network of medical centres and pathology centres across Australia. Primary is also a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions to medical practitioners, medical practices and hospitals.

Founded in 1976, Audika banks on the notion that the market for senior citizens' hearing correction is not affected by economic downturns. "Paris, I can't hear you. Let me turn up my Audika." The company operates about 400 hearing correction centers in about 80 French regions, making Audika a leading network of hearing correction centers in France. It also operates some centers in Italy. The hearing-focused company uses the centers to distribute hearing aids and other related accessories such as batteries and ear protection products.

Simplex Healthcare wants to be simply the best -- and the biggest -- among US diabetic testing suppliers.Simplex Healthcare company, founded in 2007 as Simplex Diabetic Supply, provides direct-to-consumer home delivery of medical supplies to diabetes patients through subsidiary Diabetes Care Club (DCC), a free membership club for those who qualify. DCC is one of the top three mail-order distributors of diabetes testing supplies in the country. Products include batteries, glucose meters, test strips, and lancet devices to check blood sugar levels. It serves mainly senior citizens covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Product delivery covers all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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