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anatomic pathology services
IMPATH Points Pathology Toward a Winning Future
CEO SUMMARY: Pathology is about to undergo a market transformation similar to radiology. As clinicians insist on more precise diagnostic and prognostic information about their patients, pathologists will have a perfect opportunity to reposition themselves as essential partners with the re…
DIANON Wins Contract, Buys Kyto Meridien Lab
CEO SUMMARY:Anatomic pathology took another forward step on the managed care battleground. DIANON Systems, Inc. gained status as a provider of anatomic pathology services under the new master agreement announced by Oxford Health Plans. DIANON’s success demonstrates that anatomic patholo…
PathSOURCE Is Newest Pathology Consolidator
CEO SUMMARY: Based in New York, PathSOURCE becomes the newest pathology network and services company to hit the market. PathSOURCE’s organizers want to link “best in class” dermatopathologists and academic pathology subspecialists to compete for outreach pathology specimens. PathSOU…
DIANON Shoots At Urocor, Makes Unwelcome Offer
CEO SUMMARY: It pays to know your friends. Last month DIANON Systems announced an unsolicited offer to acquire UroCor. The offer, following months of ongoing discussions between the two companies, was clearly unwelcome at UroCor. Both companies are pushing hard to evolve disease managemen…
Innovative Management Ideas Theme of Laboratory War College
ONCE AGAIN, THE Executive War College on Laboratory Management promises to be the management event of the year. Scheduled for May 12-13 at the New Orleans Sheraton, the program features 26 presentations covering the latest developments inn laboratory management. As in past years, there will…
DIANON Systems Acquires Pathology Lab In Florida
CEO SUMMARY: Another national pathology player is betting on Florida. DIANON Systems, Inc.’s purchase of a local pathology laboratory raises the competitive bar in Florida. With AmeriPath and Pathology Service Associates already gearing up to battle for market share, DIANON’s local pr…
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 conce…
To Protect Pathology Profits: Understand Managed Care
CEO SUMMARY: On November 8, 1997, THE DARK REPORT convened a private symposium restricted only to pathologists. The sole purpose of this event was to identify how pathologists could preserve and enhance their income. Within the confidential setting of a plush resort in Scottsdale, Arizona…
Physician Solutions Gets Venture Capital Funding
CEO SUMMARY: Physician Solutions becomes the second pathology-based physician practice management company to receive venture capital funding. The company is poised to acquire a number of pathology practices in cities throughout the United States. It is another sign that traditional pathol…
Future Laboratory Model Found In Oklahoma City
CEO SUMMARY: Even as commercial laboratories struggle to maintain financial solvency, Urocor displays phenomenal growth in specimen volume, market share and revenue during the last five years. It is no accident that this laboratory is succeeding. Urocor’s executives use sophisticated ma…
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