Tarrytown, N.Y., July 31, 2007 – Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, announced today that it has been selected by Amerinet, one of the nation's leading purchasing organizations in the health care industry, to provide a complete line of immunoassay, chemistry, and automation solutions. The agreement meets the needs of Amerinet’s members by offering a diversified product portfolio, tiered pricing schedule, value-added offering, comprehensive menu and rapid turnaround of quality test results.
“Siemens is committed to providing healthcare industry leaders with solutions that set new performance standards and optimize patient outcomes,” said John Nosenzo, senior vice president, Americas Region, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics. “This commitment enables Siemens to be a provider of choice for leading healthcare professionals and organizations such as Amerinet.”
Hospitals in Amerinet’s alliance will benefit from the ADVIA® family of chemistry systems, including the 2400, 1800 and 1200; the full line of immunoassay technology, including the ADVIA Centaur® XP and CP systems, as well as the IMMULITE® 1000, 2000, 2500; and automation solutions such as ADVIA WorkCell® and ADVIA LabCell®.
The ADVIA line of chemistry systems enable labs to perform high-volume testing 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 IMMULITE family of products delivers exceptional performance through extensive menus that encompass routine and esoteric assays for faster clinical diagnostic information. ADVIA LabCell and ADVIA WorkCell provide a comprehensive menu of automation and pre-analytical components route samples for optimal efficiency. The CentraLink Data Management System allows one piece of middleware to manage data from multiple analyzers and disciplines through one workstation and lab information system (LIS) interface.
Christine Kozlowski, Amerinet senior contract manager, said, “This partnership will be valuable to our members and will allow us to continue to deliver the highest-quality and most complete range of solutions.”
About Amerinet Inc.
Through Total Spend Management Solutions, Amerinet strategically partners with health care providers to improve operating margins by creating efficiencies, reducing costs and identifying new revenue streams.
Supported by a team of clinical, data and supply chain experts, Amerinet offers a suite of tools, programs and services including a comprehensive and competitive portfolio that delivers practical solutions to address members’ specific needs.
Based in St. Louis, Mo, with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah, Providence, R.I., and Warrendale, Pa., Amerinet serves more than 22,000 acute and non-acute health care providers nationwide.
To learn more, visit
www.amerinet-gpo.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.
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).
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www.usa.siemens.com/medical-pressroom
