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R.J. Hedges & Associates of New Florence, PA has been selected by an independent panel of judges from Duquesne University for the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Awards for Ethics.  The annual Torch Awards for Ethics program is open to all for-profit companies (BBB accredited and non-accredited) that are located in the 28 county service area of Western Pennsylvania and meet the guidelines. Companies are evaluated against criteria that includes leadership commitment to ethical practices, communication of ethical practices, leadership practices to unify the organization and organizational commitment to performance management practices, ethical human resource practices and the community.

"BBB is honored to celebrate and recognize these local companies for their continued, exceptional conduct in the marketplace," says Warren King, president of the Better Business Bureau of Western PA. "Leaders of these organizations proactively demonstrate a high level of personal character and go above and beyond to ensure that their organization’s practices meet the highest standards of ethics on a daily basis.”

R.J. Hedges & Associates offers comprehensive healthcare compliance consulting services for independent pharmacies, home health care facilities, medical supply companies, physicians and other small practices throughout the United States. They are able to support client’s needs in an ever-changing regulatory environment by providing complete, customized programs ready for implementation. These programs include Policies & Procedures, customized forms, checklists, compliance training, and access to a knowledgeable staff.

“It is a great honor for our healthcare consulting company to be recognized by the Better Business Bureau for the Torch Award for Ethics. I feel truly blessed; our company has an exceptional staff, a healthcare compliance program that supports our clients nationwide with an unmatched customer service support system,” says R. Jeffrey Hedges, President & CEO of R.J. Hedges & Associates. “We are grateful to be recognized for having an unwavering standard of moral and ethical conduct and continue to take pride in our high standards of professionalism. I am very proud that my staff’s support of our clients and community has been recognized at this level.”

This year’s winners of the Better Business Bureau of Western PA’s Torch Awards for Ethics are now eligible for entry in the BBB International Torch Award for Ethics. Entrants for this award must be designated winners of their local BBB Torch Awards program. Visit bbb.org to nominate a local company for the 2018 Torch Awards for Ethics.

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