Recognized for game-changing technology and positive impact on public sector by AlwaysOn

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HealthCentral, the leading collection of condition-specific health and wellness sites, today announced that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the top 100 private companies providing major developments in the creation of new business opportunities that contribute to the renewed and continued prosperity of the U.S. HealthCentral was selected based on factors such as innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz by industry experts.

"We are thrilled to be recognized by AlwaysOn for our contributions to the country, especially as healthcare is at the forefront of our national dialogue," said Christopher M. Schroeder, CEO of HealthCentral. "We firmly believe that facilitating communication - between patients, with healthcare providers, and with our government - will lead to more efficient and enhanced care for all Americans."

The OnDC 100 winners were selected from among hundreds of other technology companies nominated by investors, bankers, journalists and industry insiders. The AlwaysOn editorial team conducted a rigorous three-month selection process to finalize the 2009 list. A full list of all the OnDC Top 100 Winners can be found at http://alwayson.goingon.com/permalink/post/33638.

"It's no secret that technology and innovation are vital to bringing our country out of economic recession and transforming important sectors like energy and healthcare," said Tony Perkins, founder and CEO of AlwaysOn. "We congratulate the OnDC 100 for their success in introducing new tools, services, and systems to address the nation's top priorities."

HealthCentral and the OnDC Top 100 Companies will be honored at AlwaysOn's OnDC event on October 19th-21st at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington D.C. This two-and-a-half-day executive event features CEO presentations and high-level debates on sectors most impacted by the federal government including healthcare, greentech, on-demand computing and IT security and education. Christopher M. Schroeder, CEO of HealthCentral, will lead a panel on the ongoing development of digital health and how the advances being made in the private sector can positively impact the government as it explores healthcare reform.

About HealthCentral

HealthCentral (www.HealthCentral.com) empowers people to improve and take control of their health and well-being through more than 35 condition- and wellness-specific interactive health sites. HealthCentral is venture backed by IAC/InteractiveCorp, Polaris Ventures, Sequoia Capital, The Carlyle Group and Allen & Company.

About AlwaysOn

AlwaysOn ignited the open-media revolution in early 2003 by being the first media brand to launch a global blog network. In 2004, AlwaysOn continued to lead the media industry in innovation by introducing a social network where members can connect and engage. AlwaysOn is also revolutionizing the media business by applying its open-media principles to its executive event series (Summit at Stanford, OnMedia, OnHollywood, OnDC, GoingGreen East and West, Venture Summit East and West) and quarterly print "blogozine" by empowering its members to post and share their ideas and meet each other online. As our loyal readers know, AlwaysOn is committed to the free-market, merit-driven approach to reporting and event programming. No other media brand has dared to create such open interaction with its readers and event participants.

SOURCE HealthCentral