History
50 Years and Counting...
What initially started, as a shoebox full of index cards has grown into the most dynamic
resource in the healthcare industry. Since it's inception in 1953,
Billian's HealthDATA has been the only end-to-end resource for comprehensive
healthcare intelligence across the continuum. Throughout the years we have continued to provide the
latest market research, innovation, and real-time technology so our customers can adapt to market
changes while they are happening.
1953:
Clark's Directory of Southern Hospitals initial publication.
1984:
Clark Publishing acquired by Billian Publishing, Inc.
1987:
Billian's HealthDATA (BHD) expands hospital directory to include all 50 states
nationwide.
1998:
BHD develops National Nursing Homes Directory.
2001:
BHD expands the Nursing Homes Directory with Assisted Living & Extended
Care Facilities market.
2002:
BHD launches the first online solution within the healthcare market
intelligence space.
2003:
BHD releases new solution offering for the Hospital IT marketplace.
2005:
BHD releases version 2.0 of its' online solutions, which included Assisted
Living Facilities and Corporations, Group Purchasing Organizations, Integrated Delivery Networks
and Managed Care Organizations.
2006:
CMS Financials for Hospitals and Systems released and available in multiple
formats.
2007:
BHD Releases Version 3.0 of the online solution