UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: November 15, 2004
Commission file number: 0-16946
LabOne, Inc.
10101 Renner Blvd.
Lenexa, Kansas 66219
(913) 888-1770
Incorporated in Missouri
I.R.S. Employer Identification Number: 43-1039532
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
LabOne Announces the Hiring of Chief Information Officer
LabOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: LABS), announced today that the company has hired Kent McAllister as Senior Vice President for Information Services and Chief Information Officer, effective November 8, 2004.
"We are delighted to have Kent McAllister guiding our information technology teams in developing and supporting the future growth of the company," said W. Thomas Grant II, Chairman, President and CEO of LabOne. "He brings a wealth of knowledge across information systems and technology, and is especially suited for our organization due to his experience with customer applications within the healthcare industry."
McAllister joins LabOne having previously served as CIO for Health Midwest and most recently directed the Client Experience Group at Cerner Corporation. He has his bachelor's degree in economics/business administration from the Oklahoma Christian College.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LabOne, Inc.
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Date: November 16, 2004 |
By /s/ John W. McCarty |