The Boston Business Journal names athenahealth as 'Best Place to Work'

athenahealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHN), a leading provider of cloud-based practice management, electronic health record (EHR), and patient communication services to medical groups, was named a '2011 Best Place to Work in Massachusetts' by The Boston Business Journal. The honor recognizes athenahealth's achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions, and company culture.

“Our Best Places to Work event recognizes the importance of cultivating a great workplace culture as a competitive advantage”

athenahealth was one of over 320 companies to qualify for consideration based on a two-stage nomination process and the results of employee-satisfaction surveys taken throughout April. Ultimately, athenahealth was included among the top 25 companies in the large-size company category.

"Our Best Places to Work event recognizes the importance of cultivating a great workplace culture as a competitive advantage," said Chris McIntosh, publisher of The Boston Business Journal. "Companies on our list can be justifiably proud of creating a high level of workplace satisfaction during an economy where traditional rewards like big raises and bonuses aren't as easy to give. In good times and in bad, our results validate how the creation of the right corporate culture can create powerful business advantages. Employees are proud to work for companies that are about more than just business."

Companies were evaluated on the results of employee-satisfaction surveys. Employees answered questionnaires that addressed such factors as their pride in the company, company encouragement, support and recognition of achievement, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors.

Leslie Brunner, Senior Vice President of People & Process at athenahealth, added, "We're pleased and honored to be ranked by The Boston Business Journal as an exceptional employer and to have been called out by our own employees—our athenistas—as a workplace that values and acknowledges their contributions. It's validation that there is something pretty special in the halls of athenahealth."