Altus Healthcare Management Systems' Oprex Surgery Center, Clarus Imaging Center & Zerenity Sleep Lab ...( ALL THREE ENTITIES NAME...),Health

ALL THREE ENTITIES NAMED 2008 AGGIE 100 HONOREES

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Altus Healthcare Management Systems receives three honors from the 4th annual "Aggie 100" list of the fastest-growing companies owned and operated by Texas A&M University former students. Clarus Imaging Center of Houston, Oprex Surgery Center of Houston, Zerenity Sleep Lab of Houston are among the firms selected for the award. The program is sponsored by Mays Business School's Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship.

Founded in January 2003 by Taseer Badar, CEO and 1995 Aggie graduate, the three companies are entities of Altus Healthcare Management Systems.

Recognized as number 31 on the list of 100 honorees, Clarus Imaging Center is a multi-modality radiology facility that offers advanced diagnostic services through cutting edge imagery technology. With high precision and performance, Clarus aims to provide clarity into each patient's medical disorder, within a caring environment.

Recognized as number 41 on the list of 100 honorees, Oprex Surgery Center is a free-standing outpatient surgery facility certified by the Medicare and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). It's true commitment to the wellbeing of its patients is the major drive behind our exceptional performance in surgical treatment.

Recognized as number 45 on the list of 100 honorees, Zerenity Sleep Lab's mission is to decrease the risk of medical and psychological complications associated with sleep disorders and to improve the quality of life. It currently averages 65-70 patients per month at its Houston location.

The 100 companies with the highest compound annual revenue growth from 2005 to 2007 were recognized at a formal luncheon at The Zone Club at Texas A&M University's Kyle Field on Friday, October 31, 2008. The honorees are also featured in the November 2008 issue of Texas Aggie published by The Association of Fo
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