ESCONDIDO, CALIF., February 26, 2007 – POLESTAR announced today that Timothy J. Hanahan has joined the company as distributor sales manager. The newly-created position was added to support POLESTAR’s development of a best-in-class distributor network for physician office laboratory instruments and supplies. 

The number of Physician Office Laboratories (POLs) is rising nationally as physicians grow increasingly dissatisfied with outsourcing lab tests and look for new ways to improve the profitability and efficiency of their practices. POLESTAR’s history as a leading source for laboratory instruments and supplies, coupled with their custom POL consulting services and SMARTLabSM managed laboratory program make them a trusted resource for physician offices. For distributors, this translates to a valued partner who can provide support that goes beyond what manufacturers alone can provide.

“We have served as a master distributor and a direct distributor of lab equipment and supplies for many years,” said Mike Dunaway, Chief Executive Officer of POLESTAR. “We are now in a position to grow our network of partner distributors and meet the growing demand for physician office laboratory products. Tim’s expertise and leadership will ensure we build the right model for both our distributors and the customers we collectively serve.”

Tim has significant experience in both sales and the healthcare industry having previously served in sales positions at companies including A-Life Medical, ProxyMed, Inc. and PSS World Medical Inc.

Tim commented, “POLESTAR represents a unique value proposition for distributors looking to enter or grow in the POL market and I am pleased to be leading this initiative. This market has tremendous potential and the right distributors backed by POLESTAR’s history of experience should create a significant advantage over other competitors in the area.”

About POLESTAR
For thirty years, Polestar, based in Escondido, Calif., has been an innovator and trusted advisor for the physician office laboratory (POL) market.  The company’s comprehensive services include laboratory instrument and supply sales, customized consulting services for physician practices seeking to establish or improve a POL and the company’s premier product, SMARTLabSM - a managed laboratory solution for physician practices to support the development and ongoing operation of a profitable and beneficial office-based laboratory. More information can be found at www.polestarlabs.com. 

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