Posted for display in today’s Federal Register
for publication tomorrow is a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Final Rule changing the effective date of the Revisions to the Mandatory Guidelines
for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (Mandatory Guidelines) from May 1,
2010, to October 1, 2010.
Chalfont, PA (June 30, 2008)-FirstLab, a leading third party administrator of substance abuse testing services, located in North Chalfont PA, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire National Confederation of Professional Services, Inc. (NCPS), of Newport News, Virginia.
Founded in 1988 by the late Hubert Matthews, NCPS, having clients in 23 states and the District of Columbia, is one of the nation's largest, most experienced, total compliance administrators that services professional health monitoring programs. Its reputation for integrity and leadership is well recognized in the field.
FirstLab is considered by many to be the leading provider of products and services to support professional health monitoring programs in the United States. Said FirstLab President Dennis Bennett, "NCPS and FirstLab have been ' friendly competitors ' for many years and, during that time, we have developed a deep respect for one another and a keen appreciation for the shared values by which both of our companies operate. For a variety of reasons, it just made perfect sense for these two great companies to come together as one at this time."
Lorraine Matthews, NCPS President said "NCPS could do no less than to join with the very best in order to fulfill our service commitment to our clients. FirstLab will be bringing its expertise and reputation for great customer service plus a wide range of program support and technology enhancements to our extensive client base."
Bennett went on to say, "We are delighted to move forward with NCPS in managing what will now be the largest administrator of professional health monitoring services in North America."
The complete Press Release is available at: NCPS Acquisition
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