American Healthways Breaks Top 10 of Forbes 200 List; Company Climbs 15 Spots in Annual Ranking of America's Best Small Companies.NASHVILLE Nashville, city (1990 pop. 487,969), state capital, coextensive with Davidson co., central Tenn., on the Cumberland River, in a fertile farm area; inc. as a city 1806, merged with Davidson co. 1963. , Tenn. -- American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of Healthways Healthways can mean:
AMHC Aviation Structural Mechanic Hydraulics Chief ), the nation's leading provider of total population disease management, care enhancement and health support programs, has been ranked No. 9 overall on the Forbes 200 Best Small Companies list, 15 positions higher than last year's analysis of America's best performing small companies. In 2004, American Healthways made its first appearance on the Forbes 200, placing No. 24 overall. On the 2005 list, American Healthways ranks No. 3 among the 40 health and medical companies represented, up from No. 9 among related companies a year ago. "We are pleased to be recognized by Forbes as one of the most consistent growth companies in the country and are honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. to make the top-10 of a ranking that recognizes excellence in both short and long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. performance," said American Healthways President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Ben R. Leedle, Jr. "As we expand our capabilities to provide both health and care support to entire populations through leading solutions, partnerships and innovations, we are excited about continuing to meet and exceed the high standards and expectations required for Forbes to consider our company one of the best in America." To be eligible for the Forbes 200 list, companies must have sales between $5 million and $750 million, profit margins greater than 5 percent and share prices above $5 as of September 29. They also must show a consistent pattern of positive growth during a five-year period, as well as over the last 12 months. Earlier this year, American Healthways made its third straight appearance on FORTUNE's 100 Fastest Growing Companies list and Businessweek magazine's annual list of 100 Hot Growth Companies in America. About American Healthways American Healthways, Inc. is the nation's leading provider of total population disease management, care enhancement and health support programs proven to improve the quality of health care and lower costs. As of August 31, 2005, the Company had nearly 1.9 million lives under management nationwide. For more information visit www.americanhealthways.com. |
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