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ATLANTA - Michael S. Jones, president and chief operating officer of Implantable Provider Group (IPG), has been named one of Atlanta's top 25 entrepreneurs by Catalyst Magazine. Jones was selected because of his role in founding IPG and turning it into one of the country's fastest-growing businesses. Inc. Magazine recently ranked IPG as the sixth-fastest growing healthcare company in the country and the 138th fastest-growing overall.

"Michael is an entrepreneur by nature, always thinking about how best to leverage concepts that have solid market potential," said Jay Ethridge, CEO of IPG. "He thinks big and then doesn't give up easily, so seeing his name on this list comes as no surprise."

As a founder of IPG, Jones conceived the successful Implantable Device Management (IDM) model morphing from the initial concept going back to 2001 which focused only on one therapy. The IDM solution encompasses a full market spectrum while solving major challenges for providers, payors and manufacturers, which has helped turn IPG into a multi-million dollar company that is controlling costs and improving the bottom line for stakeholders at every point in the implantable device supply chain.

Prior to founding IPG, Jones started a series of outpatient cardiac facilities that operated for more than a decade before an asset sale. He also serves on the Board of a payments technology company he co-founded.

About IPG
Implantable Provider Group (IPG) works with commercial payors to fully manage all aspects of high cost implantable medical devices. The company's Implantable Device ManagementSM solution simplifies the complex procurement, contracting and billing associated with these devices, thereby streamlining the process and normalizing costs for all parties, while also delivering many valuable ancillary capabilities. Implantable Device Management also offers benefits for health care providers and manufacturers. IPG focuses on large, fast-growth device intensive markets, such as cardiology, neurology and orthopedic implants. Inc. Magazine recently ranked IPG as the sixth-fastest growing healthcare company in the country and the 138th fastest-growing overall. For more information about IPG, visit www.ipgsurgical.com.