BETHESDA, MD--(Marketwired - Aug 25, 2014) - GetWellNetwork®, Inc., the leader in Interactive Patient Care™ (IPC) solutions, today announced that Inc. magazine ranked the company No. 1691 on its 33rd annual Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. A five-time Inc. 5000 honoree, GetWellNetwork has achieved a 248 percent growth rate since 2010, adding 116 employees over the same period.
"GetWellNetwork is honored to be named as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. for the fifth time," said Michael O'Neil, founder and CEO of GetWellNetwork. "This year's ranking reflects the continued focus on patient and family engagement as a strategic priority for health care providers. We are fortunate to work with so many industry leaders in our client community who recognize the value of technology in activating patients and improving outcomes across the care continuum."
GetWellNetwork's patient engagement solutions help health care providers engage, educate and empower patients across the care continuum. With over 35 million GetWellNetwork patient interactions per year, nationally recognized health systems and hospitals are demonstrating improved outcomes in patient satisfaction, quality and safety, and finance and operations.
GetWellNetwork released its outpatient solution, GetWellNetwork Ambulatory™, in early 2014. The company recently launched the O'Neil Center to advance the science of patient and family engagement and opened GetWell Labs, an incubator for disruptive patient engagement technologies, leading to its first acquisition, Marbella Technologies™.
About GetWellNetwork
GetWellNetwork, Inc.® provides patient engagement solutions that help health care providers engage, educate and empower patients along the care continuum. Our patient-centered platform, delivered across multiple technology platforms including mobile devices, computers and televisions, enables providers to implement a revolutionary care delivery model called Interactive Patient Care™ to improve performance and patient outcomes. The company further extends the value of existing IT investments by integrating seamlessly with electronic medical record and patient portal applications.
GetWellNetwork is recognized by KLAS® as the leader in the Interactive Patient Systems category and exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association. Learn more at www.GetWellNetwork.com.
About Inc. and the Inc. 5000
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 two million in 2010 to over six million today.
The Inc. 500|5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates their remarkable achievements. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.
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Contact Information:
Media Contact:
Tony Cook
GetWellNetwork
240.482.4212