SAN DIEGO, Sept. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) has been named as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing privately-held companies in America. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the company has been included on the exclusive Inc. 5000 ranking, which provides a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy — America's independent entrepreneurs.
Reflecting the company's 36 percent overall revenue growth from 2008 through 2011, ASH has moved up more than 800 places on the list to No. 4000. The company was ranked 4421 in 2011, 4650 in 2010 and 4823 in 2009.
"This is a significant achievement, especially as we celebrate our 25th anniversary this year," said ASH CEO and Chairman George DeVries, "Since our founding in 1987, we have had the good fortune to work with many amazing customers, brokers, health care practitioners, employees and members, and today work with more than 132 health plans nationally and cover more than 31 million members. We are thrilled to be recognized, and hope to qualify again for the Inc. 5000 list in years to come."
About American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH)
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is a national health services organization that provides fitness and exercise, total population health and specialty health care management programs for health plans, insurance carriers and employer groups. Headquartered in San Diego, with operations centers in Dallas and San Diego, ASH has more than 900 employees and provides benefit program to more than 31 million members. Additional products offered through ASH and its subsidiaries include Healthyroads®, the Silver&Fit® Exercise & Healthy Aging program, ExerciseRewardsTM and others. Established in 1987, ASH is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. For more information about ASH, visit www.ASHCompanies.com or call 800-848-3555. Follow us on Twitter at @ASHCompanies or @Healthyroads and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Healthyroads and http://www.facebook.com/SilverandFit.
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