TARRYTOWN, NY, April 9, 2007 – Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, www.usa.siemens.com/medical, announced today that it has been selected by Premier Inc., www.premierinc.com, the nation’s largest Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), to provide a complete line of immunoassay, chemistry, automation and urinalysis solutions. The agreement is part of Premier’s recently issued “Core Lab” segment which sought solution providers in six separate bid categories. Siemens has been selected to provide the Integrated and Urinalysis solutions.
“We are extremely pleased to assist Premier’s network by delivering our complete portfolio of solutions,” said John Nosenzo, senior vice president, North American Sales, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. “This agreement demonstrates that Siemens is a provider of choice for leading healthcare professionals and organizations such as Premier. Siemens is committed to providing leaders in the healthcare industry with solutions that set new performance standards and optimize patient outcomes.”
Hospitals in Premier’s alliance will utilize the full line of ADVIA® Chemistry Systems, ADVIA® 2400, 1800, and 1200. The full line of Immunoassay Systems; ADVIA® Centaur® XP, ADVIA® Centaur CP, IMMULITE® 1000, 2000, 2500 and Automation Solutions such as ADVIA® WorkCell® and ADVIA® LabCell®. The ADVIA® 1800 Chemistry System will enable labs to perform 1800 tests per hour and work more efficiently through its high-resolution touch screen which delivers push-button operation. The ADVIA® Centaur® XP Immunoassay System delivers powerful productivity through its data archive feature which reduces time spent on administrative tasks. The various IMMULITE products deliver exceptional performance through extensive menus which encompass routine and esoteric assays for faster clinical diagnostic information. ADVIA® LabCell® provides a comprehensive menu of automation and pre-analytical components that route samples for optimal efficiency.
“Siemens ability to provide innovative and effective solutions to meet the needs of our members was key in the selection process,” said, Barbara Maillet, Sr. Director of Laboratory Services, Premier Inc. “These technologies will enable our hospitals to satisfy the growing demands in their laboratories.”About Premier, 2006 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Recipient
Serving 1,700 hospitals and more than 45,000 other healthcare sites, Premier Inc. is the largest healthcare alliance in the United States dedicated to improving patient outcomes while safely reducing the cost of care. Owned by not-for-profit hospitals, Premier operates the nation's largest healthcare purchasing network, the most comprehensive repository of hospital clinical and financial information and one of the largest policy-holder owned, hospital professional liability risk-retention groups in healthcare. Headquartered in San Diego, Premier has offices in Charlotte, N.C. and Washington. For more information, visit www.premierinc.com/.
About Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of performance-driven diagnostic solutions that assist in the diagnosis, monitoring and management of disease. Products and services bring together the right balance of science, technology, and practicality across the healthcare continuum to empower medical professionals with the vital information they need to deliver better, more personalized healthcare to patients around the globe. Visit us at www.siemens.com/diagnostics.
About Siemens Medical Solutions
Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) is one of the world’s largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. Recent acquisitions in the area of in-vitro diagnostics – such as Diagnostic Products Corporation and Bayer Diagnostics – mark a significant milestone for Siemens as it becomes the first full service diagnostics company. Employing more than 41,000 people worldwide and operating in over 130 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 8.23 billion EUR, orders of 9.33 billion EUR and group profit of 1.06 billion EUR for fiscal 2006 (Sept. 30). Further information can be found by visiting www.siemens.com/medical.
