Davis Direction Foundation, Inc

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization supporting the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. Arthritis is the nation's number one cause of disability. There are more than 100 forms of arthritis and an estimated 66 million Americans have arthritis and chronic joint symptoms. More than 300,000 people with arthritis are children. Arthritis costs the U.S. economy more than $86.2 billion annually in lost wages. The foundation supports the activities of employers and managed care organizations striving to reduce costs by focusing on providing the preventative care and interventions that reduce the risk of more costly care. Funds for the foundation are raised by individual and business donations and community activities like sponsored walks. The Arthritis Foundation has local chapters across the United States.

Healthcare Georgia Foundation was created through the conversion of public assets resulting from the merger between BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia and WellPoint Health Networks The first BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS ) organization was formed in 1937, in Atlanta. Over the next 20 years, multiple BCBS organizations began to surface throughout Georgia with similar missions and operations. In 1975, these organizations consolidated into two major entities, one based in Columbus and the other in Atlanta. An additional merger in 1985 resulted in what was then known as BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia. In 1995, BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia began a six-year journey that would dramatically change the complexion of its management and day-to-day operations. This transition began with the passage of legislation allowing BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia to convert from a nonprofit status to a for-profit status organization.