ALL THREE ENTITIES NAMED 2008 AGGIE 100 HONOREES COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 11
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Altus Healthcare
Management Systems receives three honors from the 4th annual "Aggie 100" list
of the fastest-growing companies owned and operated by Texas A&M University
former students. Clarus Imaging Center of Houston, Oprex Surgery Center of
Houston, Zerenity Sleep Lab of Houston are among the firms selected for the
award. The program is sponsored by Mays Business School's Center for New
Ventures and Entrepreneurship.
Founded in January 2003 by Taseer Badar, CEO and 1995 Aggie graduate, the
three companies are entities of Altus Healthcare Management Systems.
Recognized as number 31 on the list of 100 honorees, Clarus Imaging Center
is a multi-modality radiology facility that offers advanced diagnostic
services through cutting edge imagery technology. With high precision and
performance, Clarus aims to provide clarity into each patient's medical
disorder, within a caring environment.
Recognized as number 41 on the list of 100 honorees, Oprex Surgery Center
is a free-standing outpatient surgery facility certified by the Medicare and
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). It's true
commitment to the wellbeing of its patients is the major drive behind our
exceptional performance in surgical treatment.
Recognized as number 45 on the list of 100 honorees, Zerenity Sleep Lab's
mission is to decrease the risk of medical and psychological complications
associated with sleep disorders and to improve the quality of life. It
currently averages 65-70 patients per month at its Houston location.
The 100 companies with the highest compound annual revenue growth from
2005 to 2007 were recognized at a formal luncheon at The Zone Club at Texas
A&M University's Kyle Field on Friday, October 31, 2008. The honorees are also
featured in the November 2008 issue of Texas Aggie published by The
Association of Former Students.
"Texas A&M is proud of making the Aggie 100 an annual event to celebrate
Aggies who have gone on to create businesses that are thriving not only in the
U.S., but also around the world," says Richard Scruggs, Director of the Mays
Business School's Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship.
SOURCE Altus Healthcare Management Systems
