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WASHINGTON — February 11, 2009, The Center for Advancing Health (CFAH), a non-profit health research and policy organization, announced today that it has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. This marks the second consecutive year that CFAH has received this recognition. Only 18% of charities reviewed by Charity Navigator have received a 4-star rating for two or more consecutive years. Charity Navigator, the country's leading independent charity evaluator, works to promote a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of over 5,300 of America's largest charities.

Charity Navigator, founded in 2001, applies a unique method of data-driven analysis to the charitable sector. Their rating system examines two major areas of a charity's financial health — how responsibly it functions day to day as well as how well positioned it is to sustain its programs over time. Each charity is awarded an overall rating, ranging from zero to four stars. The ratings are then published and made available at no cost on their website, www.charitynavigator.org. Last year, Charity Navigator influenced over $10 billion in charitable gifts.

"We are pleased to receive Charity Navigator's 4-Star rating for prudent financial management again this year," said Jessie Gruman, PhD, President of The Center for Advancing Health. "Our mission to build an America where everyone is prepared to live healthy lives and make sound choices about their health care relies on the generous contributions of organizations and individuals. I hope that this recognition provides our current supporters — and others considering giving — with trust that the Center manages their gifts efficiently and delivers on our promise."

Ken Berger, President and CEO of Charity Navigator, said "The Center for Advancing Health consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way and outperforms most other charities in America." Mr. Berger added, "This exceptional designation… differentiates the Center for Advancing Health from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of its trust." To view Charity Navigator's appraisal of CFAH, visit: http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=8962.

About the Center for Advancing Health (CFAH)
The Center for Advancing Health (CFAH) is committed to creating an America where everyone is prepared to live a healthy life and make informed choices about health care. For more than 15 years, CFAH has worked to translate complex scientific evidence into information, policies and programs that will ensure that each person can make wise decisions about their health and interact effectively with their health care providers. CFAH is an independent non-profit organization that is supported by a number of foundations (principally the Annenberg Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation) and individuals. For additional information visit: www.cfah.org.

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