Tech News Summary:
- Siemens Healthineers and CommonSpiritHealth will acquire Block Imaging to provide more sustainable options and support multi-vendor imaging parts and services for US hospitals and health systems.
- This acquisition aligns with CommonSpirit Health’s commitment to sustainable choices for healthcare and Block Imaging’s mission to give a second chance at life for imaging equipment.
- The closing of this acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology company, and CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the US, have teamed up to transform medical imaging with innovative solutions.
The partnership aims to create a new standard of care by combining Siemens Healthineers’ imaging technology and CommonSpirit Health’s clinical expertise. The goal is to provide patients with faster and more accurate diagnoses, and to improve healthcare outcomes.
The collaboration will involve the co-development of new imaging technologies, as well as the implementation of existing Siemens Healthineers solutions across CommonSpirit Health’s network of 137 hospitals and 1000 care sites in 21 states.
“We are excited to join forces with CommonSpirit Health to leverage our combined expertise and resources to drive innovation and advance patient care,” said Bernd Montag, CEO of Siemens Healthineers. “Together, we will make medical imaging smarter, faster, and more accessible to communities across the US.”
The partnership comes at a crucial time, as healthcare systems are grappling with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. By enhancing medical imaging capabilities, the two companies aim to improve the quality and speed of diagnosis, which is particularly important in the current context.
“We are constantly seeking innovative ways to advance our clinical capabilities and provide the best possible care to our patients,” said Lloyd Dean, CEO of CommonSpirit Health. “This partnership with Siemens Healthineers is a major step forward in achieving that goal and strengthening our position as a leader in healthcare.”
The collaboration between Siemens Healthineers and CommonSpirit Health promises to revolutionize medical imaging, and improve the healthcare experiences of millions of patients across the US.