OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 12, 2012—Inc. magazine has ranked Strategic AR number 250 on its annual Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Strategic AR, which provides patient billing and collection services for the home medical equipment industry, was also ranked number 17 as fastest growing health company in the United States due to an astronomical growth of 1,438 percent from 2008-2011.

The 2012 Inc. 500 unveiled in the September issue of Inc. is the most competitive crop in the list’s history. To make the cut, companies had to achieve a staggering minimum of 770 percent in sales growth. The Inc. 500’s aggregate revenue is $15.7 billion, with a median three-year growth of 1,431 percent. The companies on this year’s Inc. 500 employed more than 48,000 people and generated over 40,000 jobs in the past three years.

“I am excited and proud of our team that has excelled to drive this kind of growth for the company,” said Kevin Winkley, founder and president of Strategic AR. “We have been able to bring a solution to our HME/DME customers, enabling them to overcome the challenges they are facing in this tough healthcare environment.”

This is the first time the company has submitted their profile for this prestigious award making it an even greater achievement. Strategic AR, along with the other list makers, will be honored at a Black-Tie Gala October 3 in Phoenix, Ariz. The awards ceremony will provide the opportunity to network and collaborate with other entrepreneurial superstars as well as celebrate their amazing accomplishments.

Strategic AR is leading the health-care industry in private-pay billing and collection services for the home medical equipment and durable medical equipment (HME/DME) industry. For more information visit www.strategicar.com.