IMS Health Named a Leading Outsourcing Provider by International Association of Outsourcing Professionals

Cites Company’s Innovative Technology Services, Global Scale, Strong Client References

IMS Health (NYSE:IMS) has been named to the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals’ (IAOP) 2016 Global Outsourcing 100® List, which recognizes the world’s best service providers across a range of industries. The Global Outsourcing 100 enables companies to evaluate potential service providers based on key quality metrics. IMS Health provides life sciences clients with delivery, scale and an expanding range of innovative services that include complex data management, advanced analytics, software applications and outsourcing services, all built around the company’s data to deliver powerful insights with higher efficiency.

“Buyers understand there are hundreds of qualified service providers out there, but what they really need to understand now is what makes each one exceptional,” said IAOP CEO Debi Hamill. “The Global Outsourcing 100 has done just that. We’re proud to recognize IMS Health for being among the highest-rated companies in customer references, programs for innovation, company awards and certifications, corporate social responsibility as well as size and growth.”

Judging is based on a rigorous scoring methodology that includes an independent review by a panel of IAOP customer members with extensive experience in selecting outsourcing service providers and advisors for their respective organizations. The IAOP list assesses companies of all sizes from around the world in industries that include information technology outsourcing, business process outsourcing, facility services, real estate, manufacturing and logistics.

“We are proud to be recognized by the IAOP for our global leadership in commercial outsourcing,” said José Luis Fernández, senior vice president, Global Services, IMS Health. “Our technology capabilities, proprietary advanced analytics, expert resources and vast information assets have made us an indispensable partner that helps a growing set of life sciences clients run their operations more efficiently.”

About IAOP

IAOP is the go-to association leading the way to improve outsourcing outcomes by bringing together customers, providers and advisors in a collaborative, knowledge-based environment that promotes professional development, recognition, certification and excellence. With over 120,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP is not only on top of the latest trends but in front of them. Through its expansive global chapter network, premier training and certification programs, knowledge center, member community and more, IAOP helps members learn, grow and succeed. For more information and how you can become involved, visit www.IAOP.org.

About IMS Health

IMS Health is a leading global information and technology services company providing clients in the healthcare industry with end-to-end solutions to measure and improve their performance. Our 7,500 services experts connect configurable SaaS applications to 10+ petabytes of complex healthcare data in the IMS One™ cloud platform, delivering unique insights into diseases, treatments, costs and outcomes. The company’s 15,000 employees blend global consistency and local market knowledge across 100 countries to help clients run their operations more efficiently. Customers include pharmaceutical, consumer health and medical device manufacturers and distributors, providers, payers, government agencies, policymakers, researchers and the financial community.

As a global leader in protecting individual patient privacy, IMS Health uses anonymous healthcare data to deliver critical, real-world disease and treatment insights. These insights help biotech and pharmaceutical companies, medical researchers, government agencies, payers and other healthcare stakeholders to identify unmet treatment needs and understand the effectiveness and value of pharmaceutical products in improving overall health outcomes. Additional information is available at www.imshealth.com.

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