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Thomas Group, Inc. (NasdaqGM:TGIS), a leading operations and process improvement firm, today announced that Huron Valley Physician Association (HVPA), an 800 physician Independent Practice Association, has selected Thomas Group to implement their �Way Forward Strategic Plan.� Thomas Group recently led the strategic planning process to develop �Way Forward� for HVPA focusing on initiatives that include: physician referral networks, utilization, IT infrastructures, communication, contracting with 3rd party payers, and other initiatives. �We engaged Thomas Group to lead our Strategic Planning process, because we knew that outside expertise was required, if we wanted to achieve our stretch goals. Thomas Group was selected for the implementation phase based on leadership and their expertise and experience in strategy development and process improvement implementation. We knew we required a �change agent� group that will implement our strategic plan and best practices faster than we could on our own,� commented Dr. Paul Harkaway, M.D., President of HVPA. �We are excited and proud to be working with HVPA, a forward-thinking organization, to further their strategy and help them attain their goals,� stated Eric Labe, Senior Vice President of Thomas Group. �HVPA and their leadership have shown over the years their continued commitment to its members and its willingness to think outside the box. We plan on helping them continue that tradition in an expedited manner,� commented Labe. About Thomas Group Thomas Group, Inc. (NasdaqGM:TGIS) is an international, publicly traded professional services firm specializing in operational improvements. Thomas Group's unique brand of process improvement and performance management services enable businesses to enhance operations, improve productivity and quality, reduce costs, generate cash and drive higher profitability. Known for Breakthrough Process Performance, Thomas Group creates and implements customized improvement strategies for sustained performance improvements in all facets of the business enterprise. Thomas Group has offices in Dallas, Detroit, and Hong Kong. For more information please visit www.thomasgroup.com.