TORONTO, Dec. 28, 2011 /CNW/ - With reference to the news release dated
September 20, 2011, Centric Health Corporation ("Centric Health" or "the Company") (TSX:
CHH), Canada's leading diversified healthcare services company, today
announced it has terminated discussions relating to the acquisition of
Medical Imaging Centres Inc. and certain business assets of Rads 24/7
Teleradiology Consultants (collectively "Medical Imaging Centres").
About Centric Health
Centric Health's vision is to be Canada's premier healthcare company,
providing innovative solutions centered on patients and healthcare
professionals. As a diversified healthcare company with investments in
several niche service areas, Centric Health currently has operations in
medical assessments, disability and rehabilitation management,
physiotherapy and surgical centres, homecare, specialty pharmacy and
wellness and prevention. With knowledge and experience of healthcare
delivery in international markets and extensive and trusted
relationships with payers, physicians, and government agencies, Centric
Health is pursuing expansion opportunities into other healthcare
sectors to create value for all stakeholders with an unwavering
commitment to the highest quality of care. Centric Health is listed on
the TSX under the symbol CHH. For further information, please visit www.centrichealth.ca. Centric Health's strategic advisor is Global Healthcare Investments &
Solutions, Inc. ("GHIS") (www.ghis.us). GHIS and entities controlled by shareholders of GHIS are currently
the largest shareholders of Centric Health.
This press release contains statements that may constitute
"forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian
securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, among
others, statements regarding the Offering, Centric Health's business
strategy, plans and other expectations, beliefs, goals, objectives,
information and statements about possible future events. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current
expectations, estimates and assumptions that involve a number of risks
(including, without limitation, those described in the Prospectus)
which could cause actual results to vary materially from those
anticipated by Centric Health and described in the forward-looking
information contained in this press release. No assurance can be given
that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking information
will transpire or occur or, if any of them do so, what benefits Centric
Health will derive therefrom.