Jeffrey C. Felt

Medtronic, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. It offers implantable cardiac pacemakers, eternal defibrillators, inferior turbinate surgery products, and continuous glucose monitoring device. The company was founded by Earl E. Bakken and Palmer J. Hermundslie on April 29, 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation was established in 1985 with a mission of advancing research and training to improve the health of people with rheumatic diseases. Since its founding, the REF has promoted and advanced the field of rheumatology by funding research, training and education opportunities for clinicians, students, health professionals, researchers and academic institutions.

Part of Medtronic Plc, InStent, Inc. is a company that develops self-expanding stents to open passageways in the body. The company is based in Eden Prairie, MN. The company was founded by Warren L. Bielke, Lewis C. Pell. InStent was acquired by Medtronic, Inc., part of Medtronic Plc from January 27, 2015 on June 28, 1996 for $214.60 million.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

American Medical Association engages in promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. It offers services to physicians, residents, medical students, and patients. The company was founded by Nathan Smith Davis in 1847 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

American Society for Clinical Investigation engages as a medical honor society. It focuses on physician-scientists in research, clinical care, and medical education. The company was founded by Samuel J. Meltzer in 1908 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

OMNIlife science, Inc. manufactures orthopedic, prosthetic and other related products. The firm products are used in hip and knee replacement, joint pain and robotic surgery. The company was founded by Edward J. Cheal and George B. Cipolletti in 1999 and is headquartered in Raynham, MA.

The Association of American Physicians operates as an American association of physicians. The non-profit company is based in Tucson, AZ. The company was founded by Charles Lee.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

American Association for Physician Leadership, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides leadership education, management training, and career development for physicians. The company was founded by Roger Schenke in 1975 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Navvis & Co. LLC provides consultancy and advisory solutions to the health services industry. It offers strategic counsel, planning for health system-physician alignment, and facility development for health care organizations. The company was founded on March 23, 2007 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Intellivisit, Inc. provides decision support tools for patients in managing various healthcare tasks through online. The company was founded by Jay C. Mason in 2013 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Part of Olympus Corp., Everest Medical Corp. is a designer, manufacturer, and seller of laparoscopic surgical products. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. Everest Medical was acquired by Gyrus Group Ltd. on April 14, 2000 for $37.20 million.

Plus Orthopedics (UK) Ltd. provides orthopedic solutions. It sells knee, hip and shoulder replacements, as well as other orthopedic products & instruments to medical professionals throughout the UK. The company was founded in 1993 and is located in Swindon, UK

Orthofix, Inc. designs and manufactures orthopedic medical devices. It offers spine products, orthopedic trauma, reconstruction, vascular, sports medicine bracing and pain management. The company was founded by Edgar Wallner in 1980 and is headquartered in Mckinney, TX.

Empi, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets non-invasive medical devices and related accessories that are used by patients for at-home therapy. It provides products used for pain management, orthopedic rehabilitation and physical therapy. The company also provides physical therapy equipment and supplies to physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals for use in their clinics. Empi was founded in 1977 by Donald D. Maurer and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Ethicon, Inc. develops and markets medical products and devices for surgery. It offers different types of services such as wound management, women's health, and cardiovascular surgery. The company was founded by George F. Merson in 1915 and is headquartered in Somerville, NJ.

Sentara Healthcare engages in the operation of hospitals. The firm identifies community health-related needs and enables solutions, with a primary focus on access to basic health care services, improved pregnancy outcomes, coalition building, and services for the frail and at-risk elderly. It operates acute care hospitals, outpatient care facilities, nursing centers, living centers, advanced imaging centers, and primary care and multi-specialty physicians. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Norfolk, VA.

Emphasys Medical, Inc., a medical technology company, focuses on developing and commercializing minimally invasive therapeutic devices for the treatment of patients with emphysema and other breathing disorders. It offers Zephyr Endobronchial Valve system, which is designed to block air from passing through the opening in the lung and into the chest cavity, resulting in the reduction or elimination of airflow through the leak to allow the tissue to heal. The company offers its products through distributors and dealers in Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Emphasys Medical was founded in 2000 and is based in Redwood City, CA. Emphasys Medical, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Pulmonx Corp.

Baxter Healthcare Corp. develops, manufactures, and distributes hospital supplies and medical technologies. It distributes medical treatment options for conditions such as hemophilia, immune disorders, kidney disease, cancer, and trauma. The company was founded on June 21, 1967 and is headquartered in Deerfield, IL.

Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc. develops novel surgical tools for arthroscopic procedures. It offers NovoStitch Pro Meniscal Repair System, a device designed to address complex meniscal tear patterns not adequately served by other repair systems. The company was founded by Justin Saliman and John G. McCutcheon in October 2010 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Advanced Stent Technologies, Inc. designs, develops & manufactures stents and stent delivery systems. It provides research and development of innovative devices for the treatment of complicated lesions. The company was founded in 1997 and is located in Pleasanton, CA

NeoChord, Inc. develops medical devices. It offers NeoChord, a disposable device that replaces damaged chordae through a small incision while the heart is beating. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, MN.