The owners and directors of National Pathology Consulting Group (Pty) Ltd and Veripath (Pty) Ltd are Chris Adams and Paul Horn. Chris Adams is are highly qualified and experienced pathology laboratory manager with 18 years experience with a major pathology practice in Johannesburg. Prior to joining the private sector he was employed at the South African Institute for Medical Research. In May 1998, due to a perceived lack of confidence in the medium term future of the provider sector of the industry, we established Veripath (Pty) Ltd.The formation of the company was a result of a strategic decision in respect of an available market niche that had been obvious for some time.During our employment we were involved in all of the major development programs. These generally encompassed expansion of service and involvement at various times with all of the major practices and laboratory groups in the country. The national provider trends during this time were the establishment of large networks to enable the fulfillment of large tenders, and preferred provider arrangements which have not evolved.Our South African market knowledge and pathology service strategic information is extensive and up-to-date.Adams is a member of the SAMLTS and is a Medical Technologist - Clinical Pathology, Chemical Pathology. Adams holds a B Comm degree from UNISA and has completed an MBA from Brunel University (U.K.) / Henley Management College. Adams has been awarded a Post Grad diploma in Health Economics by UCT (2008)Specialties: Inherent knowledge of the pricing structures within the laboratory environment , Good network , great relationships within the medical funding industry in South Africa. The ability to deliver a real reduction in pathology costs