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"ARUP is pleased to extend our esoteric clinical and anatomic pathologyservices and expertise to Pathology Service Associates," said ARUP Presidentand COO Ronald L. Weiss, MD, MBA. "This collaboration will allow ARUP to helpimprove patient care by supporting our fellow pathologists and the success oftheir local and regional anatomic and clinical services."
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ARUP's Division of Anatomic Pathology is staffed by more than 30 full-timefaculty, which performs high-quality diagnostic testing, from small biopsiesto large resections based on a diagnostic center of excellence modelencompassing a wide range of specialties. The clinical practice of anatomicpathology is supported by several core laboratories which provide a full rangeof services. ARUP's Anatomic Pathology Division continues to update itstechnologically-advanced menu by offering a multitude of molecular techniques,such as melting curve analysis, PCR, and fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH) techniques for detection of gene amplification involving HER-2/neu,EGFR, and other gene sequences of diagnostic and therapeutic importance.
PSA-affiliated pathology practices will also have access to ARUP Consult,a state-of-the-art online resource providing up-to-date lab testinginformation and concise diagnostic advice regarding test selection andinterpretation for more than 1,500 laboratory tests. Disease-specific topicswith background information, test ordering suggestions, and diagnosticalgorithms are co-authored and maintained by ARUP's expert panel of medicalfaculty and consultants and include recommendations that are congruent withand link to national guidelines and relevant references.
"PSA is pleased to offer our affiliated pathology practices specialpricing on services which will assist them in maintaining a competitiveadvantage in their markets," said PSA President Al Sirmon. "PSA chose topartner with ARUP because of their philosophy to support their clients'existing test menus by offering highly complex and unique lab tests ratherthan competing for referring physician office business."
About PSA, LLC
PSA, a MED3OOO company, is the leading provider of business services andsupport to independent pathology practices. Focusing exclusively on pathology,PSA is unique to the business of pathology, and dedicated to providingcomprehensive business solutions to visionaries and leading pathologypractices seeking to gain a competitive advantage within their markets.Through an integrated approach of billing and collection services, practicemarketing support, and business support services, PSA offers pathologypractices the opportunity to optimize collections, facilitate additionalreferrals, acquire new technology at preferred pricing, and exchangingknowledge with peers across the U.S., while avoiding compliance pitfalls. ThePSA network is a nationwide affiliation of pathologists who desire to runtheir practices as a business and provide quality community pathology. Pleasevisit http://www.psapath.com for additional information.
About ARUP Laboratories
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