InSight Health CFO departs

InSight Health Services Holdings has reported that Mitch C. Hill, its executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), will be leaving his position, which he has held since January 2005, effective Oct. 31.

“While we are disappointed that Mitch is leaving us, we understand his desire to explore new opportunities at this time. Mitch has agreed to work with us through the end of October and assist InSight with the reporting of its fiscal 2008 financial results and the filing of its Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission,” said Kip Hallman, InSight’s president and CEO.

“Despite difficult industry conditions, I am pleased with the progress we have made over the past three years to improve the company’s financial foundation so that it is better positioned to grow within the core markets it serves,” Hill said.

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