MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Radiologic Corporation (Nasdaq:VRAD) today announced that Rob Kill has been appointed chief executive officer effective January 26, 2009 as part of a leadership succession plan designed for the Company's next phase of growth. Kill succeeds Co-Founder Dr. Sean Casey, who will remain as chairman of the board.
"We have established Virtual Radiologic as a profitable high growth company with a market-leading reputation for service excellence and the highest quality patient care," said Dr. Casey. "And I have the greatest confidence in Rob's ability to continue this profitable growth."
Kill has served as the Company's president and chief operating officer since May 2007 and has extensive executive leadership experience in the healthcare industry. Before joining Virtual Radiologic, he was president of the Physician Systems business at Misys Healthcare, where he also served as president of the company's Physician Enterprise Systems unit. Earlier in his career, he also spent 10 years with Baxter Healthcare, holding senior leadership roles in operations, marketing and sales. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Notre Dame.
"I am excited about the opportunity to lead the next phase in the growth of Virtual Radiologic," said Kill. "Under Sean's leadership, we have developed a clear strategy and vision which I am looking forward to executing with the support of our talented team."
Company Co-Founder Dr. Eduard Michel remains medical director and a member of the board of directors and will continue to be the key liaison with the Company's 144 affiliated radiologists.
About Virtual Radiologic
Virtual Radiologic Corporation (www.virtualrad.com) provides teleradiology solutions to radiology practices and medical centers throughout the United States and internationally. Utilizing market-leading, proprietary workflow technology, Virtual Radiologic physicians perform preliminary and final read interpretations for emergent and non-emergent needs -- day or night, 365 days a year. Virtual Radiologic's American Board of Radiology-certified radiologists are collectively licensed in all 50 states. Virtual Radiologic is The Joint Commission-certified and serves over 620 clients supporting more than 1,025 medical facilities.
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