Basis of Presentation of Interim Financial Information (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

Press Ganey Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) is a leading provider of patient experience and caregiver measurement, performance analytics and strategic advisory solutions for healthcare organizations across the continuum of care. The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Press Ganey Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Press Ganey Associates (“Associates”), and Associates’ wholly owned subsidiaries, PatientImpact LLC; Data Advantage LLC; Center for Performance Services, Inc.; Morehead Associates, Inc.; On The Spot Systems, Inc.; Dynamic Clinical Systems, Inc.; and Healthcare Performance Improvement, LLC. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Prior to the initial public offering (discussed below), the Company was a wholly owned subsidiary of PG Holdco, LLC (the “Parent”).

Effective May 8, 2015, the name of the Company was changed from PGA Holdings, Inc. to Press Ganey Holdings, Inc.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.