Tommy Thompson

Education Commission of the States provides policy research and analysis. ECS has two flagship electronic publications: e-Clips, a daily roundup of the nation's top education news and e-Connection, a weekly bulletin highlighting state policy trends, new reports, upcoming meetings and events, useful Web sites and ECS news.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP provides legal services. The firm's areas of practice includes appellate, litigation, business and commercial litigation, dispute resolution, government contracts, internal investigations, labor and employment, oil and gas patent, trademark and copyright infringement, product liability and toxic tort securities litigation. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

AGA Medical Corp. manufactures medical devices used to treat structural heart defects and abnormal blood vessels. Its AMPLATZER products help improve patient outcomes, reduce length of hospital stay, and accelerate patient recovery times. The company was founded by Kurt Amplatz and Franck L. Gougeon on July 12, 1995 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

Picis Clinical Solutions, Inc. provides healthcare technology solutions. It offers perioperative solutions that include Picis anesthesia, a completely integrated anesthesia information management system; Picis perioperative analytics and reporting solutions; and end-to-end software solutions that help to transform surgical services into a business structure that supports the hospital in reaching its financial, operational, and quality performance goals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Wakefield, MA.

Medco Health Solutions, Inc. retails drugs, pharmaceuticals and other health products through online. The firm provides pharmacy services which are designed for private and public employers, health plans, labor unions government agencies of all sizes and individuals. The company was founded in June 1983 and is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, NJ.

VeriChip Corp. engages in development, marketing, and sale of radio frequency identification systems used for the identification and protection of people in the healthcare market. VeriGreen Energy Corp. is a subsidiary of the company which focuses and invests in the clean and alternative energy sector. The company provides its services for parents, hospitals and governments intuitions. It was founded in November 2001 and is headquartered in Delray Beach, FL.

Voyager Pharmaceutical Corp. develops and manufactures drugs for age-related diseases. The company was co-founded by David J. Corcoran and Patrick S. Smith, in February, 2001 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Harmony Information Systems, Inc. provides integrated health and human services management services. It offers aging and adult, adult protective, intellectual disabilities, financial management, and advanced reporting products. The company was founded by Tonya J. Harmon in 1998 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

C. R. Bard, Inc. engages in designing, development, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and sales of medical, surgical, diagnostic, and patient care devices. It sells its products to hospitals, individual healthcare professionals, extended care facilities, and alternate site facilities. The company was founded by Charles Russell Bard in 1907 and is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, NJ.

The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington.

State Bar of Wisconsin operates as a bar association. The private company is based in Madison, WI and has subsidiaries in United States.

ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc. develops cancer treatment centers. The firm is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with cancer by increasing access to proton therapy, an alternative to traditional radiation. It provides design, construction, financing, staffing, training, and day-to-day operations of world-class proton therapy centers. The company was founded by John Montgomery Cameron in 2005 and is headquartered in Somerset, NJ.

Armada Media Corp. owns and operates radio broadcasting stations. Its radio stations offer leisure and entertainment services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Fond du Lac, WI.

MYnd Analytics, Inc. operates as a predictive analytics company that has developed a decision support tool to help physicians reduce trial and error treatment in mental health and provide more personalized care to patients. It provides objective clinical decision support to mental healthcare providers for the personalized treatment of behavioural disorders, includes depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other non-psychotic disorders. The company was founded by Leonard J. Brandt and Brain McDonald on March 20, 1987 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

AGA Medical Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company for manufacturers of medical devices for the treatment of heart defects and vascular diseases. The companies AGA Medical Holdings operates sell devices, which are used by pediatric cardiologists, radiologists, and vascular surgeons. The company was founded in July 2005 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

Cancer Genetics, Inc. engages in the development, commercialization, and sale of molecular and biomarker-based tests and services. Through its Select One Clinical Trials program, the firm provides a range of clinical trial services for both oncology and non-oncology genetic testing such as bioinformatics, biomarker solutions, bio repository solutions, consulting, cytogenetic testing, nucleic acid extraction and purification, flow cytometry, Focus: NGS Panel, gene expression analyses, genotyping, and pharmacogenomics. The company was founded by Raju S. K. Chaganti on April 8, 1999 and is headquartered in Rutherford, NJ.

Burril LLC (Burrill) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1994 by G. Steven. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

The National Governors Association operates as a bipartisan organization for governors on a national level. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

HealthcarePays Network LLC operates health care payment network that provides a fast, secure, electronic and cooperative platform to the healthcare payment system. The company was founded by Clayton Lazenby and is headquartered in Midlothian, VA.

US Biologic, Inc. develops and commercializes vaccines, anti-microbial and preventative therapeutics. Its solutions include tick-borne diseases, pet health, food-animal health, and predictive analytics. The company is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Tenex Health, Inc. develops and provides minimally invasive therapies for removal of diseased soft tissue and restoration of healthy musculoskeletal function. The firm specializes in procedures that allow physicians to identify, debride, and aspirate pain-generating pathologic soft tissue in tendons and other musculoskeletal structures of the elbow, knee, ankle, foot, and shoulder. The company was founded by Jagi Gill in 2009 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA.

OptumServe Health Services, Inc. designs and manages health programs for government and commercial customers. It offers on-location services, in-clinic services, patient case management, occupational health, contact center services, and military health readiness program. The company was founded by Donald J. Weber in 1999 and is headquartered in La Crosse, WI.

Physicians Realty Trust is a real estate investment trust, which engages in the acquisition, development, owning, and managing of healthcare properties. Its principal investments include medical office buildings, outpatient treatment facilities, acute and post-acute care hospitals, and other real estate integral to healthcare providers. The company was founded by John W. Sweet, Jr. on April 9, 2013, and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Part of Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tyme, Inc. is a company that provides research and development services focused on developing drug candidates for the treatment of cancer. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. Steve Hoffman has been the CEO of the company since 2013. Tyme was acquired by Tyme Technologies, Inc., part of Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from September 19, 2022 on March 05, 2015.

Thompson Holdings, Inc. provides engineering and architectural services. Its services include program management, environmental and structural engineering. The company is headquartered in Mobile, AL.

Tyme Technologies, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company, which engages in the development and commercialization of cancer therapies. It offers a clinical program named SM-88 which is a novel, oral, and monotherapy investigational agent that aims to disrupt the cancer cell's protein synthesis. The company was founded by Steve Hoffman and Michael Demurjian on November 22, 2011 and is headquartered in Bedminster, NJ.

Vital Decisions LLC provides healthcare counseling services. The firm assists patients and their family members by identifying and incorporating their personal goals into their healthcare decisions. The company was founded by Helen D. Blank and Mark Zitter in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, NJ.

American Gene Technologies International, Inc. operates as a gene and cell therapeutics company. It provides treatments for infectious diseases, cancers and monogenic disorders. The company was founded by Jeffrey A. Galvin in 2007 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Edlogics LLC is a private company that aims to assist employers and health plans in reducing claims by providing a gamified health literacy platform. The company is based in Virginia Beach, VA. The platform encourages smarter health decisions, which in turn leads to healthier people and fewer health claims. The company was founded by Thomas M. Chamberlain, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. develops treatments and devices for cell therapy. The private company is based in San Diego, CA.

Scilex, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and commercialization of non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. The company is headquartered in Paolo Alto, CA.

Well Nation provides health management and care services. The firm offers biometrics, health risk assessments, champion award tracker, mobile app and social media solutions. The company was founded by Margo Trotter and Patrick J. Trotter in 2003 and is headquartered in Sheboygan, WI.

37celsius Capital Partners LLC (37celsius Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Alexander Kempe. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Physicians Realty LP develops and manages healthcare properties. The company was founded on May 15, 2014 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Havencrest Capital Management LLC (Havencrest Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Christopher W. Kersey. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Healthpeak Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment trust, which engages in the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of healthcare real estate. It operates through the following business segments: Lab, Outpatient Medical and Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). The Lab segment contains laboratory and office space primarily for biotechnology, medical device and pharmaceutical companies, scientific research institutions, government agencies, and other organizations involved in the life science industry. The Outpatient Medical segment includes medical office buildings and hospitals. The CCRC segment includes independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing units to provide a continuum of care on a campus. The company was founded on March 21, 1985 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.