March 1998

Pathology Competitors Make Florida The Target

CEO SUMMARY: Florida is about to become the marketing battleground for anatomic pathology. Three well-funded players are preparing to launch major sales efforts. Pathologists in the state wait with trepidation. Expectations of discounted pricing and a “gloves-off” sales strategy concern Florida’s hospital-based pathologists. FOR PATHOLOGISTS CONCERNED with their economic and professional future, Florida is a […]

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Kaiser Reports Huge Loss, Many HMOs Losing Money

Laboratory Management / Robert Michel

CEO SUMMARY: Poor financial performance of many managed care plans is bad news for clinical laboratories. Those insurance plans losing money find it tough to increase reimbursement for laboratory tests. Financial struggles of the health insurance industry should be closely watched for its impact upon physicians, hospitals and laboratories. TURNABOUT IS FAIR PLAY. After reporting

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Catholic Healthcare West, Tenet Form Joint Venture

Laboratory Management / Robert Michel

CEO SUMMARY: This consolidation initiative brings together the resources of both hospital operators. The objective of the partnership is to more efficiently align services in California’s San Joaquin Valley. This is a proactive step that anticipates further reductions in reimbursement and inpatient admissions in California’s competitive environment. By Pooling Resources in California’s Northern San Joaquin

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AmeriPath, SmithKline, Unilab, IMPATH, LabOne, Prudential/SBCL

Clinical Laboratory / Robert Michel

AMERIPATH REPORTS EARNINGS, NEW PURCHASE AmeriPath, Inc. of Riviera Beach, Florida announced its 1997 financial performance. For the year, company revenues totaled $108.4 million. On February 17, the company also disclosed the acquisition of Anatomic Pathology Associates (APA), located in Indianapolis, Indiana. AmeriPath intends to combine APA’s 14 pathologists with the 13 pathologists of CoLab,

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“March 2, 1998 Intelligence: Late Breaking Lab News”

Late Breaking Lab News / Robert Michel

An interesting executive shuffle is under way at Quest Diagnostics Incorporated. James D. Chambers was promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development. He will report directly to CEO Ken Freeman. Chambers will assume many of the duties handled by Don Hardison, Jr., who is leaving Quest Diagnostics. ADD TO:…QUEST Chambers has a non-laboratory

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