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Health Integrated was chosen as a Global Growth Company because of itsleadership, innovation and demonstrated success in combating the significantglobal cost and quality of life issues associated with the rise of chronicdiseases. The company was recognized for its team of talented individuals andits transformational use of informatics and proprietary algorithms as weaponsin this fight. Health Integrated's innovation is exemplified by its market-leading Synergy Personal Health Management(R) program. Through a whole-patient approach, Synergy addresses individuals at risk for or with chronichealth conditions by taking into account not only an individual's physicalhealth, but also behavioral and psychosocial barriers to better overall heath.
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"Health Integrated is honored to be a Founding Member of the Community ofGlobal Growth Companies," said Shan Padda, Chief Executive Officer, HealthIntegrated. "This selection brings further recognition to Health Integrated'sleadership position in bringing forward innovative health management solutionsthat improve health care economics while ensuring quality delivery of care.We are pleased to be sharing the stage with these other outstanding companiesas we collaborate to further global economic growth and social progress."
World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab said,"This is a truly global community made up of companies destined to join theranks of the multinationals in the next five to ten years. They aresuccessful because they are able to challenge the status quo and drive theirindustry forward while nurturing the values of global corporate citizenshipwhich the World Economic Forum is built upon."
The Community of Global Growth Companies was launched at the InauguralAnnual Meeting of the New Champions in September this year in Dalian, People'sRepublic of China. For the summit, known as the "Summer Davos," Schwab hadset the goal of 100 Founding Global Growth Company Members. Today, hewelcomed the more than 140 Founding Members, underlining that the time isright for this new initiative. Forty percent of the Members are from Asia;26% hail from Europe; 20% are based in the Americas; and 14% come from Africaand the Middle East. The second Annual Meeting of the New Champions will takeplace in Tianjin, People's Republic of China, on September 25-27, 2008.
The Forum's Head of Membership Development within the Centre for GlobalGrowth Companies, Grant McKibbin, observed, "These Founding Members form thecore of this community, and have already exhibited enthusiasm and leadershipin helping us determine the direction of this strategic initiative of theForum. As ambassadors of the group, we look forward to engaging them ingrowing the community and addressing the common issues related to what itmeans to go global." Please click on http://www.weforum.org/ggc for the fulllist of the 142 Founding Members of the Community of Global Growth Companies.
The Community of Global Growth Companies is based on the premise thatvisionary companies can expand more rapidly than at any time in history,helped by new factors such as global financing, instant communications,rapidly scaleable technologies and integrated logistical networks. In thisenvironment, an increasing number of new players are building a global reachand competitive advantage. This group of highly influential companies isreshaping the global business landscape. While Global Growth Companies do nothave the size and international reputation of traditional multinationals, theysucceed through speed, flexibility and constant innovation. Some of the keyindicators of these companies are:
Health Integrated is rapidly growing,
