CRF Health, a provider of electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment Solutions (eCOA) for the life sciences industry, was named in the 2013 edition of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500. This is the second year in a row that CRF Health has been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies.

CRF Health’s chief financial officer, Jeff Payne, explained that increased demand and strong customer satisfaction has resulted in revenue growth. He said, "Deloitte’s recognition of CRF Health’s growth is an outward sign of our success in supporting our clients’ research.  2012 was another banner year for CRF Health." 

“The 2013 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 companies are exemplary cases of those spurring growth in a tough market through innovation,” said Eric Openshaw, vice chairman, Deloitte and a U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader. “This year’s list is a who’s who of companies behind the most exciting and innovative products and services in the technology space.”

“The fastest growing companies in the U.S. are drivers of constant innovation and operate with the agility to stay ahead of a quickly evolving marketplace, and software, biotech/pharma and internet companies continue to be at the forefront,” said James Atwell, national managing partner of the Emerging Growth Company practice, Deloitte Services. “The companies excelling in these sectors have a startup mentality that allows them to be nimble and adapt quickly, which is why they consistently lead the list of fast-growing companies each year.”

Technology Fast 500, conducted by Deloitte & Touche, provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies, both public and private, in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2007 to 2012.