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For Immediate Release
Spheris Climbs in 2006 Rankings of Healthcare IT Companies
TOP 20 For Revenue, TOP 10 For Growth
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — July 12, 2006 — Spheris, a leading global provider of medical transcription technology and services, has climbed to number 19 among the world's largest healthcare IT companies. The 2006 rankings were published in the June issue of Healthcare Informatics, which charts the top 100 companies in the industry in terms of overall revenue and percentage of growth.This is the first year that Spheris has reached the TOP 20. Last year, Spheris was listed at number 28, up from the 35th position in 2004. Spheris is once again ranked in the TOP 10 for growth among healthcare IT companies. This year, the company was listed at number 9, which makes three consecutive years in the TOP 10.
“Spheris is taking a leadership role in the clinical documentation industry by executing our strategy to offer the most effective blend of technology and service to meet the growing needs of modern healthcare facilities,” said Spheris President and CEO Steven E. Simpson. ”The steady growth of our company over the past three years is a tribute to the dedication and skill of our entire team–from our 5,500 medical transcription specialists to our innovative and experienced management team.'
About Spheris Spheris is a leading provider of clinical documentation services and technology to health systems, hospitals and group practices throughout the U.S. Founded by physicians in 1993, Spheris employs a global network of medical language specialists for true 24-hour service, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The proprietary Spheris Clarity™ technology platform integrates the full range of clinical documentation software and hardware into one seamless, customizable system, including embedded speech recognition technologies. The Spheris solution is flexible and scalable to balance the needs of HIM directors, CFOs, IT directors and physicians with an emphasis on verifiable quality, turnaround time, security and pricing. Spheris' worldwide corporate headquarters is located in Franklin, Tenn. For more information, please visit www.spheris.com.