Regency Hospital Company Wins 2006 Catalyst of the Year

Regency Hospital Company, a network of hospitals across the U.S. that provide intensive critical care to acutely ill, medically complex patients, was recently honored at the 2006 Catalyst Awards. The Catalyst Award event, hosted by Business to Business and Catalyst magazines, honors the entrepreneurial spirit of some of the metro Atlanta area’s most successful companies during 2006.

In addition to winning the top honor of “Catalyst of the Year”, Regency Hospital Company was a finalist in the award categories of “Built to Last” and “Innovator of the Year”.

“When you look at the care, professionalism and dedication that Regency Hospital provides to the patients and families who come to them for help, you cannot help but be inspired,” said Michael J. Pallerino, editorial director of Business to Business and Catalyst magazine. “They are a truly outstanding group of dedicated and caring professionals. They help define the truest spirit of what being an entrepreneur is all about. It is an honor to recognize their accomplishments and vision.”

Regency Hospital Company’s mission is simple: give people their lives back. With a commitment to do the right things for the right reasons, president and CEO Rod Laughlin and the company he founded are using the foundation of this mission to position itself for the future.

“It is through a commitment to answer the specific needs of this niche patient population and not losing focus on the mission that the company is built to last through healthcare cuts, changes in reimbursement and whatever else the future holds,” Laughlin said. “The patient need is great and we aim to be everywhere somebody needs us throughout the community we serve.”

Regency Hospital Company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and a leading developer of intensive care specialty hospitals for long stay patients. Regency presently has nineteen hospitals open with several more in active development. Regency was formed by Rod Laughlin and Waud Capital Partners.

Waud Capital Partners, L.L.C. is a private equity investment firm founded in 1993 and located in Lake Forrest, Illinois. Waud Capital Partners has successfully completed over sixty investments in a wide range of industries, including adhesives, alarm monitoring, automotive components, coatings, consumer products, lighting, medical distribution, publishing, sealants and specialty hospitals.

For more information regarding Regency Hospital Company and/or Waud Capital Partners visit www.regencyhospital.com and/or www.waudcapital.com.