In Diagnostic Supply, A Powerhouse is Launched
Executive Summary
The merger of two leading diagnostic suppliers has created a national presence in the troubled diagnostic imaging distribution segment. Platinium Equities paid $250 million to buy the dx imaging distribution businesses of Philips Medical and PSS, but even at that cheap price, the road to success is fraught with obstacles. Notably, the imaging film segment is under considerable competitive pressure from the increasing popularity of PACS.
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