SocialWellth™ Ranks on the 7th Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - the Inc.500|5000
Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) October 14, 2013 -- SocialWellth™, a Las Vegas, Nevada-based digital health social engagement company, was ranked #24 in the Top 100 Nevada Companies and #4204 on its seventh annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The Inc. 5000 List is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. These companies are the most innovative, dynamic, fast-growth companies in the nation.
“SocialWellth takes pride in operating with small company nimbleness yet large company discipline. Our inclusion on this exclusive list of entrepreneurial spirited companies is a testament to our people, technology and game changing partnerships within the healthcare industry,” said David Vinson, Founder and CEO of Socialwellth.
In a stagnant economic environment, median growth rate of 2013 Inc. 500|5000 companies is an impressive 142 percent; the companies on this year’s list report having created over 520,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $241 billion.
“We are privileged to be a strategic partner with SocialWellth, an organization that has evolved yet remained grounded to its fundamentals, during periods of uncertainty and economic downturn. They are a prime example of a company that can reinvent itself with innovative business models and solid leadership," said Dave Wheeler, Chairman of Board, SocialWellth and Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for MedImpact.
“SocialWellth has built on the strengths and experiences of healthcare, technology and the gaming industry to harness consumer profile data into captivating relationships. As a strategic partner, this not only improves our corporate resiliency, but ultimately our member’s satisfaction and trust," said Kent Marquardt, Board Director, SocialWellth and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Premera Blue Cross.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/5000.
About SocialWellth
SocialWellth™ is a digital health social engagement company, offering a digital health curation gateway to enable healthcare sponsors to connect and deliver best in breed healthcare and balanced living digital interventions. Sponsors and 3rd party health and wellness application providers can leverage the HIPAA-compliant SocialWellth profile-driven marketplace to swiftly deploy and scale their programs and health apps via the web or mobile network, creating trusted and engaging connections with consumers. Visit http://www.socialwellth.com to learn more about SocialWellth.
About Inc.
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 6,000,000 today. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com. The 2013 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2009 to 2012. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2009. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2012.
About MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.
MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. (http://www.medimpact.com), founded in 1989 and headquartered in San Diego, CA, is a PBM that combines subject matter expertise with innovative technology and services to deliver better health care outcomes and improve its clients’ positions in the market. MedImpact provides PBM services to 47 million members of health plans, hospitals and employers in the U.S. and abroad. MedImpact’s model is unique: avoiding conflict of interest by not owning mail order or specialty pharmacies and instead deriving revenue from effectively managing client pharmacy benefits. MedImpact’s results are quantified through detailed peer analysis, demonstrating how the company can help its clients be market leaders rather than followers.
About Premera Blue Cross
Premera Blue Cross is a leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, providing comprehensive health benefits and tailored services to more than 1.4 million people, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Premera is committed to providing its members peace of mind about their healthcare coverage. The company offers innovative health and wellness solutions focused on quality outcomes for patients and controlling costs. Premera Blue Cross, which has operated in Washington since 1933, is a not-for-profit, independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Premera Blue Cross is an HMO and HMO-POS plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Premera Blue Cross is dependent on contract renewal. Premera Blue Cross is a member of a family of companies based in Mountlake Terrace, Wash., providing health, life, vision, dental, stop-loss, disability, workforce wellness and other related products and services. The family of companies employs approximately 3,000 people and provides healthcare coverage and related services to nearly 1.7 million members. Please visit http://www.premera.com for more information.
Ramesh Srinivasan, SocialWellth, http://www.socialwellth.com, 925-518-3949, [email protected]
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