Emergent Medical Associates Recognized as a National Healthcare Leader

Achieves Rank of 2,178 on the 2009 INC. 5000 List


(August 1, 2009, Los Angeles, CA) Emergent Medical Associates (EMA), a leading provider of physician staffing and practice management services, announced today that EMA has earned the position of 2,178 on the 2009 Inc. 5000, Inc.’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States of America.

"As a healthcare company at the forefront of clinical excellence and high quality patient care, EMA is honored by the recognition from Inc. Magazine,” said Jamey Edwards, Chief Executive Officer of EMA. We are delighted to make it on the list in our first year of eligibility. We owe our ongoing rapid growth to our hard working employees and loyal client base.”

Since debuting in 1991 with 100 of the fastest-growing private U.S. companies, then expanding the following year to the Inc. 500 and again in 2007 to the Inc. 5000, the list has served as evidence of the significant accomplishments of entrepreneurial companies. As an Inc. 5000 honoree, EMA shares a prestigious pedigree with some of the most successful businesses in the U.S.



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About Emergent Medical Associates
EMA is a premier provider of physician staffing and practice management services for 18 Emergency Departments with an annual census of over 500,000 visits throughout California. EMA‘s comprehensive system of ED management is based on over 100 combined years of ED experience. Through its management company, Pacific HealthWorks, EMA exports best practices and innovative management techniques to Hospitals and other Emergency Department groups, helping improve patient care and ensure contract security. EMA's proprietary techniques are patient-focused and targeted on improving the daily operations of Emergency Departments.

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For more information on Pacific HealthWorks, visit http://www.pacifichealthworks.com

Company Contact:
Sandra Davis
Emergent Medical Associates
(310)-379-2134
sdavis@ema.us