SAS tops in business intelligence on Healthcare Informatics 100

-- SAS demonstrates sustained growth in healthcare --

CARY, N.C. (June 16, 2005) – SAS, the leader in business intelligence, announced it has placed 29th on Healthcare Informatics’ (www.healthcare-informatics.com) 12th annual top 100 list. Of the 1,800 companies invited to participate in the magazine’s rankings, SAS placed first among business intelligence software vendors, amassing $136.3 million in healthcare revenues for 2004.

“More than 500 hospitals worldwide use SAS software to enhance quality of care, contain costs and drive service growth,” said Kecia Serwin, general manager of SAS Health & Life Sciences. “Our listing in the Healthcare Informatics 100 cements SAS’ position as the leading provider of business intelligence software and services to the healthcare industry.”

Healthcare executives use SAS solutions for a wide range of business intelligence needs, including clinical care management, clinical research analysis, strategic and marketing planning, organizational management, and performance management.

“The diverse composition of the Healthcare Informatics 100 list, from highly specialized players to comprehensive solution providers, reflects the enormous potential for information technology in healthcare,” said Stephen Rose, group publisher and general manager, Healthcare Informatics.

About Healthcare Informatics
Founded in 1984, Healthcare Informatics is the industry’s leading publication and is a vital resource for more than 40,000 healthcare IT executives who require insightful coverage and commentary to stay on the cutting edge of technology. Healthcare Informatics is a publication of The McGraw-Hill Companies.