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NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 1999--Renal Care Group, Inc. today announced that it has been included in the Fortune list of ``One Hundred Fastest-Growing Companies.'' To qualify for the list, companies had to be based in the United States, have been in operations for three years, and have revenues and market capitalization of at least $50 million. In addition, companies were required to have a minimum 30% growth rate in both revenue and earnings per share for three years.
The Company also announced that it has entered into a partnership with the National Kidney Foundation to design a national program to provide pre-dialysis and dialysis patients with informational and educational materials. Working together, the two organizations will cooperate to develop an extensive array of educational tools with the goal of eventually standardizing the approach to educating patients and their families.
Mr. Sam Brooks, president and chief executive officer of Renal Care Group, Inc., said, ``We are pleased to receive national recognition for our achievements over the past three years. This, as well as our partnership with the National Kidney Foundation, is consistent with our mission to deliver quality care to our patients and value to our shareholders.''
Renal Care Group, Inc. is a nephrology services company that focuses on providing care to patients with kidney disease, including patients suffering from chronic kidney failure. The Company treats approximately 14,000 patients through 179 dialysis centers, in addition to providing acute dialysis services in 102 hospitals. Over 3,800 associates provide services across the Company's 22-state network.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including business and economic conditions and availability of financing. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in the Company's reports filed with the SEC.
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Renal Care Group, Inc., Nashville
Ronald Hinds, 615/345-5500 |
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