ATLANTA - (August, 23, 2011) - Twice in three years, Implantable Provider Group (IPG), a nationwide provider of implantable device management solutions, earned the exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine. IPG capitalized on the tremendous growth in the implantable medical device market, growing its revenues by more than 78% over the past three years. This growth led IPG to a 243rd place ranking nationwide in the healthcare industry and a ranking of 2,799 overall in the Inc. 500|5000.

"This is a tribute to the commitment and passion of the management and employees of IPG in delivering outstanding operating results," said Jay Ethridge, President and CEO of IPG. "Being ranked one of the country's fastest-growing companies for a second time truly shows our business model is successful and that IPG is in a position to dramatically improve many aspects of the implantable device market, adding value for all of our stakeholders."

In 2010, IPG contracted with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida as its designated implantable device management company, handling device coordination, billing, replacement, tracking, and other services for the health plan's statewide ambulatory surgery center network. Additionally, the company anticipates further accelerating growth as more payors look for solutions to manage the challenges associated with implantable device therapies.

About IPG
Implantable Provider Group (IPG) works with commercial and workers compensation payors to develop market-based solutions that deliver tangible value to payors, manufacturers, providers, and patients. The company's Implantable Device Management offerings improve quality, affordability and patient access to life-saving and life-enhancing medical device therapies. IPG focuses on large, fast-growth device intensive markets, such as cardiology, neurology, and orthopedic implants. For more information about IPG, visit www.ipgsurgical.com.