Post 200 The guide to the region's top businesses
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The Post 200 is an annual snapshot of the companies, law firms, nonprofits and other organizations that power our local economy. Here's a look at this year's list.
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MedStar Health’s award-winning training program uses sophisticated robotic mannequins, like the one pictured, so health-care teams can practice skills safely. (Courtesy of MedStar Health)
Hospitals
2. MedStar Health
MedStar made a major step in July when it announced that it would add Southern Maryland Hospital Center, located in Clinton, to its network. Southern is MedStar’s 10th hospital, its seventh in Maryland, and serves Prince George’s County and the southern Maryland peninsula. MedStar plans major upgrades to the facility, which is more than 35 years old.
Trivia
MedStar is working with the Baltimore Ravens to spread awareness of the dangers of concussions.
Columbia
410-772-6500
Founded: 1998
President and CEO: Kenneth A. Samet
Employees (local): 27,000 (15,773)
NOTE: Our methodology for the rankings.
DATE: Dec. 17, 2012
CREDIT: Dan Beyers, Sarah Halzack, Greg Linch, Jason Bartz - The Washington Post.
