Good Samaritan Hospital opened its doors in 1965 as an acute care hospital with a staff of about 400. Good Samaritan Hospital helps keep Silicon Valley's techies in tip-top shape. The facility, part of the HCA family of for-profit hospitals, administers care through campuses in San Jose (the main campus) and Los Gatos, California. Good Samaritan Hospital provides general acute care as well as a host of tertiary services that include cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; oncology; obstetrics and gynecology; and psychiatry (both inpatient and outpatient care). The main campus hospital has some 400 patient beds and the Los Gatos outpatient and short-stay facility houses approximately 100 beds.

Appling HealthCare System “AHCS” is a rural 49 bed acute care hospital; 15 of these beds serve as our Senior Care Unit. The Pavilion is our state of the art Long Term Care and Rehabilitation home. AHCS is comprised of Appling Emergency Medical Services along with many primary and specialty care practices, such as South Georgia Medical Group, Appling Pediatrics, Appling Obstetrics & Gynecology, Beverly R. Johnson, FNP and Appling Medical Group.

DePuy makes it possible for orthopedic patients to stand up straight and take a step in the right direction. A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, DePuy's businesses develop and market orthopedic joint reconstruction, spinal care products, and neurosurgical devices. As one of the world's largest suppliers of orthopedic products, DePuy's products include hip replacements; knee, shoulder, and spinal implants; internal and external fixator products for bone fractures; and operating room equipment and supplies. The company's products are used primarily by orthopedic specialists and neurosurgeons to treat patients with musculoskeletal defects resulting from diseases, deformities, trauma, or accidents.

Hendrick Health System operates Hendrick Medical Center, which has some 500 beds. Specialty services include heart care, home health, respiratory care, and trauma services. The medical center also provides a women's center, a hospice program, and a center for rehabilitation. The company is expanding its children's hospital, birthing center, sterile processing area, and surgical services. The Hendrick Health System, which is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, was founded in 1924.

Vital Signs makes disposable medical products used to help patients breathe during surgery, in critical care settings, and to treat sleep disorders. Its anesthesia products include face masks and tubes, while its respiratory/critical care unit makes manual resuscitators, humidifiers, blood pressure cuffs, and other hospital products. Joint venture subsidiary Sleep Services of America diagnoses sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), at more than 60 labs in seven states. In 2008 Vital Signs was acquired by GE Healthcare.

Urologix's Targis and CoolWave systems are designed to treat benign prostate hyperplasia, or enlargement of the prostate. The systems use Cooled ThermoTherapy, a noninvasive catheter-based therapy that applies microwave heat to the diseased areas of the prostate, while cooling and protecting urethral tissue. The treatment, an alternative to drug therapy, does not require anesthesia or surgery and can be administered on an outpatient basis. Urologix markets its products through a direct sales force in the US, as well as through international distributors.

Flexible Corporate Plans bends over backwards for clients wanting to outsource benefits administration. The company provides third-party management of health care benefits, including design, enrollment, and on-going support, for hundreds of corporate customers. It provides customized "cafeteria" plans that feature flexible spending accounts (FSAs), HMOs, and PPOs. Flexible Corporate Plans also handles COBRA insurance policy administration for individuals wishing to continue coverage with a former employer. The company was founded in 1986 by CEO Bill Riddle.

Appleton Medical Center. Along with general and specialized health services, the medical center's specialties include cardiac, cancer, and orthopedic care. Appleton Medical Center is operated by ThedaCare. Established in 1958, the non-sectarian not-for-profit hospital started the first fertility program in the region.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH) is concerned with medical system includes the 450-bed acute-care Roper Hospital, the 200-bed Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, and the Roper St. Francis Rehabilitation Hospital. The company serves Charleston, South Carolina, and surrounding communities, and along with the hospitals, operates several emergency, primary care, and outpatient diagnostic and treatment facilities. It also offers home health services. Roper St. Francis, which has a medical staff of some 700 physicians, was formed through the merger of Roper Hospital and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in 1998.

LivHOME helps elders to spend their sunset years at home. LivHOME provides a wide range of long-term and short-term home health care services, focusing on the physical, emotional, and social aspects of an elder's life. Services include medical monitoring, household management, rehabilitation, counseling, and crisis intervention. LivHOME also offers support for family caregivers, errand services, and social activities for elders. LivHOME, Inc. conducts a needs assessment for clients and provides customized care plans. LivHOME operates from locations in Arizona, California, Illinois, and Minnesota.

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