Hayes Management Consulting Ranked #1 in KLAS Year-End Report

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Hayes Management Consulting Ranked #1 in KLAS Year-End Report

Newton, MA, December 18, 2007 –

Hayes Management Consulting received top ranking for Professional Services Overall and Best in KLAS awards for Planning & Assessment and Technical Consulting in KLAS' Top 20 Year-End Best in KLAS report. Released December 15, 2007, the report ranks the top 20 vendors in 24 key market segments of the healthcare industry. Hayes' score in Planning & Assessment propelled the firm to the top of the list.

KLAS Enterprises independently monitors and measures vendor performance for their healthcare clients with the help of the active participation of thousands of healthcare organizations. Rankings are based on KLAS-administered client satisfaction surveys.

"This award validates our dedication to clients," says Pete Butler, President. "We look forward to continuing our commitment as we help clients improve quality, efficiency and the patient experience."

Hayes received a Best in KLAS for Planning & Assessment in 2006 and for Technical Consulting in 2005. You can read more about KLAS on their website, www.healthcomputing.com.

About Hayes

Hayes Management Consulting works with large health care organizations to optimize clinical and business operations, increase net revenue, and improve the patient experience across the enterprise. Hayes consultants are subject-matter experts in strategic planning, clinical workflow, business process redesign, revenue cycle management, IT assessments and more. Since 1993, Hayes has provided services ranging from strategic planning to full implementation of new business processes and technology systems.*

*© 2007 KLAS Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.

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