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Quest Diagnostics Names Jim Davis, Senior Vice President, Diagnostic Solutions

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  Published in Health and Fitness on Tuesday, April 16th 2013 at 14:15 GMT by Market Wire
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Quest Diagnostics Names Jim Davis, Senior Vice President, Diagnostic Solutions -- MADISON, N.J., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

MADISON, N.J., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: [ DGX ]), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced today that Jim Davis , a former vice president for three GE healthcare businesses, has joined Quest Diagnostics as Senior Vice President, Diagnostic Solutions.

In this role, Mr. Davis will lead the company's Diagnostic Solutions business. In this role, he will oversee Diagnostic Products, Insurer Services, Clinical Trials and Healthcare Information Technology. Mr. Davis also will lead the company's Employer Solutions business. He reports to Steve Rusckowski , president and CEO.

Mr. Davis will succeed Kathy Ordonez , who will work with Mr. Davis to ensure a smooth leadership transition before leaving the company.

"Jim brings tremendous experience at growing and restructuring complex healthcare businesses, including in diagnostics and healthcare information technology," said Mr. Rusckowski. "I want to thank Kathy for her leadership and many contributions, including her dedicated work in bringing Celera and Berkeley HeartLab into our portfolio. We wish her well in the days ahead."

Most recently, Mr. Davis served as CEO of InSightec, Inc., a medical device company that designs and develops ultrasound ablation devices that are guided by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. Prior to that, he held vice president and general manager roles at GE's MRI, diagnostics imaging and healthcare information technology businesses, where he established a record for achieving growth and operational improvement. Prior to GE, Mr. Davis led the development of strategic and operating initiatives for clients of McKinsey.

Mr. Davis holds a business management degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management, a master's of science degree in applied mathematics and operations research from MIT, and a bachelor's of science degree in in aeronautical engineering from the University of Michigan.

About Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics is the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services that patients and doctors need to make better healthcare decisions. The company offers the broadest access to diagnostic information services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff. Quest Diagnostics is a pioneer in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care. Additional company information is available at [ QuestDiagnostics.com ]. Follow us at [ Facebook.com/QuestDiagnostics ] and [ Twitter.com/QuestDX ].

Quest Diagnostics Contacts: 
Wendy Bost (Media): 973-520-2800 
Dan Haemmerle (Investors): 973-520-2900

SOURCE Quest Diagnostics Incorporated