SAS Life Science Organization named to Headliner List

CARY, N.C. (June 23, 2003) – SAS, the leader in business intelligence, announced it has been named to Healthcare Informatics’ (www.healthcare-informatics.com) prestigious top 100 list. Evaluated alongside 1,700 other companies, SAS ranked number 33 overall and is one of a handful of business intelligence vendors cited in the ranking. To determine the top 100, Healthcare Informatics took into account company size, information technology (IT) revenue for the 2002 fiscal year, number of employees, and year of inception.

"The Healthcare Informatics 100 is a unique comparison of leading public and private information technology companies serving the healthcare industry," said Charlene Marietti, Healthcare Informatics editor. "Inclusion in this elite listing connotes reputability and stability--qualities essential to provider and payer organizations evaluating potential IT partners. The 100 also serves as a valuable resource for CIOs and other readers who want a snapshot of top companies and those on the rise."

Healthcare Informatics also placed SAS on its Headliners List, which features the top 10 companies that are innovative in the world of healthcare IT. The Headliners List recognizes SAS as an industry leader in developing new products and stimulating the growth of healthcare IT.

"We are honored to be included in the list," said Kecia Serwin, general manager of SAS’ Life Science Organization. "We have supported the healthcare industry for more than 25 years, and we’re proud to know that our solutions have helped healthcare providers and health insurers provide a better quality of life for patients."

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