Aethon, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA www.aethon.com | Aethon News Aethon developed and markets a robotic transport device, the Tug, which attaches to hospital carts and autonomously transports materials, such as medications, surgical supplies, nursing supplies, medical records, blood and urine samples, between points within a hospital with the single push of a button. The company's hospital automation systems improve the productivity of hospital personnel that are in short supply nationwide, including nurses, pharmacists and technicians, and enables them to focus on their core responsibilities rather than running errands. Aldo Zini is CEO of the company.   Habit Opco Boston, MA www.habitopco.com | Habit Opco News Habit Opco is one of the country's largest providers of outpatient treatment services to individuals addicted to opiate-based drugs such as heroin. The company's treatment model incorporates intensive counseling, rigorous testing and pharmacological intervention - principally methadone maintenance. Habit currently serves New Jersey and patients in three New England states, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Tom Magaraci is CEO of the Company Novologix Minneapolis, MN www.novologix.net | Novologix News NovoLogix is a healthcare technology company delivering electronic claims re-pricing processes, prior authorization controls, and integrated patient care and pharmaceutical programs to assist its customers in controlling their medical pharmacy spend. David McLean is CEO of the company. Prism Education Group Cherry Hill, NJ www.prismcareerinstitute.com | Prism News Prism Education Group operates four postsecondary schools in the Philadelphia area with a focus on allied health programs. The company's services address the critical shortage of allied health professionals by improving access to career-oriented education and vocational training. Prism’s schools offer degrees at the diploma and associate levels for students seeking healthcare as a first career. Gary Janson serves as Chairman and Glenn Johannesen as President of the company. U.S. Renal Care Dallas, TX www.usrenalcare.com | U.S. Renal Care News U.S. Renal Care develops, acquires, and operates outpatient treatment centers for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease ("ESRD"). The company operates freestanding dialysis clinics in partnership with physicians in under-served tertiary markets in the south and southwest U.S. Chris Brengard is CEO of the company. Vantage Oncology Manhattan Beach, CA www.vantageoncology.com | Vantage News Vantage Oncology develops, acquires, and operates high quality radiation oncology treatment centers for the treatment of cancer patients. More than 50% of all cancer patients require radiation during the course of their disease. Vantage's centers provide access to significant new technologies used in the provision of radiation therapy and offer outpatient service in convenient locations. Mike Fiore is CEO of the company. Vericare San Diego, CA www.vericare.com | Vericare News VeriCare is the largest national provider of behavioral health services to patients in skilled nursing facilities. By many accounts, as many as 40% of patients in these facilities suffer from a behavioral health disorder such as depression, anxiety, or dementia and are often unserved or under-served by local, office-based practitioners. These disorders can lead to a general deterioration in patient condition and also act as an impediment to recuperation from acute medical episodes. John Short serves as Executive Chairman of the company. [Click here for a printable page of all companies]