Radiologix, Inc. Names Sami S. Abbasi Chief Operating Officer

		RADIOLOGIX LOGO Based in Dallas, Texas, Radiologix is a leading radiology services company that develops, consolidates and manages radiology service networks. These networks consist primarily of free-standing radiology centers and locations at which the company provides radiology services that have been outsourced by hospitals. The company's objective is to develop and operate networks of radiology facilities to provide a full spectrum of radiology services and extensive geographic coverage in existing market areas and in selected new markets. (PRNewsFoto) [JL] DALLAS, TX USA

Abbasi Assumes Responsibility for Field Operations and Corporate Services DALLAS, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radiologix, Inc. (Amex: RGX), a leading national provider of diagnostic imaging services, today announced that Sami S. Abbasi has been appointed chief operating officer. In his new role, Mr. Abbasi will have primary responsibility for field operations and corporate services of Radiologix. (Logo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991026/RLGXLOGO ) Mr. Abbasi, 38, joined Radiologix in August 1996 as senior vice president and chief financial officer. He successfully helped found and build the company from a creative idea to a highly regarded and leading provider of diagnostic imaging services, including taking Radiologix through its initial public offering in November 1997. Until December 1999, Mr. Abbasi directed all of Radiologix's capital markets and acquisition initiatives. He was responsible for and managed every aspect of finance, accounting and investor relationships. After a year away from Radiologix, Mr. Abbasi rejoined Radiologix in December 2000 as executive vice president and chief financial officer, and since has continued to make important contributions while assuming increased administrative and operational responsibility. "Sami's management capabilities and experience, along with his understanding of our business, combine to make him the ideal candidate for this position," said Stephen D. Linehan, president and chief executive officer of Radiologix. "We are fortunate to have someone of his caliber to step up and help us tackle the operating challenges we face while pursuing new opportunities." "I'm excited about the opportunity to expand my responsibilities and more directly help put Radiologix on a course to better operational performance and sustained growth and profitability," said Mr. Abbasi. "I believe in our hard- working employees and affiliated radiologists, and in our combined ability to capitalize on the favorable trends in our industry and to deliver value to our shareholders." In 2000, Mr. Abbasi served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Adminiquest, Inc., a start-up that provided web-enabled and full-service outsourcing solutions to the insurance and benefits industry. From January 1995 through July 1996, Mr. Abbasi served as Vice President in the Health Care Group of Robertson Stephens, Inc., at which he was responsible for investment banking business development and the execution of a broad range of corporate finance transactions and mergers and acquisitions. From 1989 through 1995, Mr. Abbasi held various positions at Citicorp North America and Citicorp Securities, including Vice President and Senior Industry Analyst in the Health Care Group. Mr. Abbasi earned an M.B.A. from the University of Rochester and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Abbasi will continue to serve as Radiologix's chief financial officer until a successor is named, and the company will begin a search for a chief financial officer immediately. About Radiologix Radiologix (http://www.radiologix.com) is a leading national provider of diagnostic imaging services, owning and operating multi-modality diagnostic imaging centers that use advanced imaging technologies such as positron emission tomography ("PET"), magnetic resonance imaging ("MRI"), computed tomography ("CT") and nuclear medicine, as well as x-ray, general radiography, mammography, ultrasound and fluoroscopy. The diagnostic images created, and the radiology reports based on these images, enable more accurate diagnosis and more efficient management of illness for ordering physicians. 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