Structured as a holding group, Sonova (formerly Phonak Holding) operates in two main segments focused on hearing instruments and hearing implants. Major brands include Phonak, Lyric, Acoustic Implants, and Advanced Bionics. Phonak specializes not only in hearing aids but in wireless communication and audiological systems for applications in security and studio recording. Sonova sells its products in more than 90 countries worldwide mainly through its wholesale and retail subsidiaries and through independent distributors.

Ellis Hospital serves the residents of New York's capital area. Its main hospital facility with some 380 beds provides services including diagnostic, primary, emergency, surgical, and rehabilitative care. The hospital is also home to centers of excellence in the treatment of and care for heart and cardiovascular ailments, cancer, women's health issues, stroke-related problems, and behavioral health concerns. The hospital also operates the Ellis Center (a more than 80-bed nursing home), the Bellvue Woman's Center, and the satellite outpatient clinic Ellis Health Center. Ellis Hospital operates academic programs to prepare students for careers in health care and nursing.

Ophthalmic Imaging Systems makes digital imaging products for use in ophthalmology. Its WinStation product line is used by retinal specialists and ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat diseases of the retina, including age-related macular degeneration. While the WinStation systems focus on imaging the back of the eye, the company's Digital Slit Lamp Imager emphasizes front-of-the-eye imaging. Ophthalmic Imaging Systems also sells image archiving, medical records management, and practice management software. Israel-based MediVision Medical Imaging holds more than 50% of the company and markets its products abroad. In 2008 MediVision agreed to acquire all of the company in an all-stock transaction.

MagnaBenefits aims to keep up with active retirees and help employers manage costs. Formerly known as MagnaCare Group, the company is a third-party administrator (TPA) that services group policies for retiree members, including claims and billing administration for health care plans and prescription drug policies. Its is primarily focused on helping employers reduce their costs and avoid liabilities under government accounting regulations. MagnaBenefits has customers in several types of organizations, from colleges and municipalities to trade unions and corporations.

Frederick Memorial Healthcare SystemHealthcare was founded in 1902. Frederick Memorial Healthcare System operates Frederick Memorial Hospital, an acute care facility with some 240 beds, and 20 satellite facilities in and around Frederick, Maryland. Other facilities in the system include Hospice of Frederick County, Mt. Airy Health Services and the FMH Regional Cancer Therapy Center. Specialty services include cardiology, oncology, pediatrics, and psychiatry. It also operates Glade Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center through a joint venture with Adventist HealthCare.

American HealthChoice operates medical clinics, makes medical devices, and provides other health related services in the southeastern US. Its AHC Medical Clinics unit owns and operates eight medical clinics in Texas and Tennessee and provides support services to about 35 affiliated clinics. Through its TelmedCo unit, American HealthChoice offers telemedicine services, allowing doctors at its own and third-party clinics to get second opinions from remote specialists. A third unit, RehabCo, has developed the OmniBody Scan medical imaging system, which uses infrared technology to detect breast cancer and other conditions.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta serves eastern Georgia and western South Carolina. The general and acute health care facility has some 350 beds and is part of hospital giant HCA. Its specialty units include the Joseph M. Still Burn Center and the Healthy Living Center. In addition, the hospital offers centers for cardiopulmonary health, digestive diseases, occupational medicine, cancer care, sleep disorders, stroke care, and women's health. Doctors Hospital of Augusta also operates freestanding surgical centers and Human Motion Institute rehabilitation clinics.

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of The Mid-Atlantic States is an East Coast king of health insurance services. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of The Mid-Atlantic States company is a subsidiary of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan that provides about 500,000 customers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. with health care coverage. Offerings include HMO, point of service (POS), and high-deductable plans, as well as Medicare, dental, and other supplemental coverage for individuals and businesses. The health plan offers access to the Kaiser Permanente network of hospitals and physician practices in the region, including some 30 medical office complexes and about 900 physicians. Kaiser Permanente established its operations in the Mid-Atlantic region in 1980.

Lexington Medical Center is a not-for-profit health-care organization serving the residents of South Carolina's Lexington County. Established in 1971, the medical center has more than 380 beds and provides general, emergency, surgical, and diagnostic services. Specialty services include cancer treatment, cardiovascular care, women's health, and rehabilitation. Lexington Medical Center also operates a skilled nursing center, as well as a network of affiliated community health centers, urgent care clinics, and affiliated physician practices. The hospital is managed by the Lexington County Health Service District.

AmeriPath, Inc. is a leading national provider of anatomic pathology, dermatopathology and molecular diagnostic services to physicians, hospitals, clinical laboratories and surgery centers across the U.S.the team of more than 400 highly trained, board-certified pathologists and Ph.D.-level scientists provides medical diagnostic services in outpatient laboratories owned, operated and managed by AmeriPath, as well as in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.

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