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2000’s Movers & Shakers Represent Strong Leaders
By Robert Michel | From the Volume VII No. 5 – March 27, 2000 Issue
CEO SUMMARY: Its time again for THE DARK REPORT to make its yearly selection of the lab industry’s Movers & Shakers. Individuals chosen for 2000 represent a cross section of laboratory companies. Their successes demonstrate that leadership and vision continue to make a difference, d…
IMPATH Creates Its Brand Of Value-Added Pathology
By Robert Michel | From the Volume VI No. 2 – February 1, 1999 Issue
CEO SUMMARY: IMPATH Inc. is a pathology company with an interesting twist. It doesn’t compete directly with community hospital-based pathologists like some national AP providers. Instead, it offers AP services which supplement the capabilities of the local pathologist. The formula must …
DIANON Systems Acquires Pathology Lab In Florida
By Robert Michel | From the Volume V No. 3 – March 2, 1998 Issue
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
By Robert Michel | From the Volume V No. 3 – March 2, 1998 Issue
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…
New Pathology PPM Hits Competitive Marketplace
By Robert Michel | From the Volume V No. 1 – January 19, 1998 Issue
CEO SUMMARY: Nashville hatched another pathology-based physician practice management firm. This newest competitor was capitalized by pathologists. Its arrival in the competitive marketplace signals further changes to the traditional practice of pathology. Increasingly, it will be business…
Physician Solutions Gets Venture Capital Funding
By Robert Michel | From the Volume IV No. 17 – December 8, 1997 Issue
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…
How AmeriPath Will Alter Pathology Marketplace
By Robert Michel | From the Volume IV No. 13 – September 15, 1997 Issue
CEO SUMMARY: Few pathologists realize how much impact AmeriPath’s business activities will have upon the profession of pathology. Regardless of AmeriPath’s ultimate success or failure, it will bring about irrevocable change to the pathology industry. As the harbinger of such change, A…
AmeriPath Stock Offering Pulled By Underwriters
By Robert Michel | From the Volume IV No. 6 – April 21, 1997 Issue
CEO SUMMARY: Ameripath planned to go public in March. However, the stock market’s significant decline and further evaluation of the company’s business plan caused Wall Street underwriters to defer issuing the stock. Pathologists are curious as to whether AmeriPath’s “employee” b…
Success Seems Elusive To Pathology Innovators
By Robert Michel | From the Volume IV No. 6 – April 21, 1997 Issue
CEO SUMMARY: Attempts to organize pathology practice management companies encounter resistance and market impediments. Success requires an astute business plan and a sophisticated management team to convince pathologists to abandon proven practice models and affiliate with regional or nat…
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