Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products and laboratory diagnostics through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years. Abbott has sales, manufacturing, research and development, and distribution facilities around the world, close to where our customers need us to be. We are recognized for our global reach and our ability to serve our customers around the world. www.abbott.com

The ASBS is the largest organization for bariatric surgeons in the world. It is a non-profit organization that works to advance the art and science of bariatric surgery and is committed to educating medical professionals and the lay public about bariatric surgery as an option for the treatment of morbid obesity, as well as the associated risks and benefits. It encourages its members to investigate and discover new advances in bariatric surgery, while maintaining a steady exchange of experiences and ideas that may lead to improved surgical outcomes for morbidly obese patients. For more information about the ASBS visit www.asbs.org.

Autosuture focuses on innovative technology, training and support. A complete line of surgical devices and laparoscopic instrumentation for advanced procedures. The company works with physicians, nurses, and administrators to improve patient outcomes. www.autosuturebariatrics.com

DrTango was founded in 1999 with the vision of empowering healthcare organizations to better serve their constituents. We bring to every customer assignment an uncompromising commitment to excellence and an unbridled ability to think creatively. We realize that one size does not fit all, so we work with our customers to design, create and implement the right solution for their needs.

We help our customers comply with state and federal regulations; grow market share; build loyalty and increase retention; improve the health of members, employees and patients and reduce costs.

Our business success contributes directly to our strong social mission of helping to improve the quality of healthcare and narrow the health disparities gap. www.drtango.com

HealthMedia is the global leader in scalable behavior change interventions with proven outcomes that increase compliance, reduce medical utilization and increase productivity-improving profitability for health plans, employers, pharmaceutical firms and behavioral health organizations. With its powerful combination of behavior science, sophisticated technology and creative marketing, HealthMedia delivers highly scalable and individually tailored self-management interventions for health and wellness, disease management, medication compliance, and behavioral health. www.healthmedia.com

Thirty-year history and leader in clinically validated, medically monitored, multidisciplinary weight loss program. Offers high quality full meal replacement OPTIFAST weight loss products, business support, referrals. Also offers RESOURCE® OPTISOURCE™ post bariatric surgery products specially formulated to help meet patients' protein, vitamin, and mineral needs. www.optifast.com