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Siemens Showcases Latest EHR-Focused Technologies at AHIMA 2009 Convention

October 1, 2009

Grapevine, TX, October 1, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare is showcasing three innovative health information technology solutions designed to help customers build and maintain a comprehensive Electronic Health Record, at the 81st American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Convention and Exhibit in Grapevine, TX, October 3-8 (Booths #1322). Tools range from plan-of-care functionality to enterprise document management to state-of-the art data mining and reporting. More

Ingalls and St. Peter’s Latest To Successfully Launch Siemens Soarian Clinicals

September 21, 2009

Malvern, Pa., September 21, 2009 – Ingalls Health System and St. Peter’s Hospital are the latest healthcare providers to successfully launch Siemens Soarian Clinicals Healthcare Information System (HIS) in their facilities, another significant step by both to enhance patient care delivery processes, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs and errors through the use of innovative, enterprise-wide health information technology. More

Siemens Unveils Latest Initiatives to Help Healthcare Providers Achieve ‘Meaningful Use’

August 10, 2009

Malvern, PA., August 10, 2009 – Today, Siemens Healthcare announces its latest efforts to help healthcare providers achieve Health IT ‘Meaningful Use’ criteria, continuing its pledge to assist customers in maximizing potential benefits under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). The company is poised to explore these and other strategic initiatives with providers as it helps recommend and shape language in Washington related to the ongoing nationwide push for greater Health IT adoption. More

Innovations 2009 Brings Siemens Customers Together for Unique Collaborative Experience

August 7, 2009

Philadelphia, PA., August 7, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare is once again hosting Innovations, a one-of-a-kind symposium where Siemens U.S. health information technology customers can share ideas and expand their knowledge around invaluable tools and innovative strategies that will help them improve efficiencies and stay ahead of the technological curve. Computerized Physician Order Entry and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are among several highly-relevant topics being covered during this year’s forum, which runs from August 8-12 in Philadelphia, Pa. More

UMass Memorial and Bethesda Health Systems Choose Siemens Health IT

June 30, 2009

Malvern, Pa., June 30, 2009 –UMass Memorial Health Care and Bethesda Healthcare System have just signed multi-year contracts for Soarian, Siemens’ innovative, fully web-based Healthcare Information System (HIS) that helps hospitals facilitate enterprise-wide workflows to more efficiently meet their unique clinical, financial, and administrative challenges. More

Siemens Nursing Officer Awarded Prestigious American Academy of Nursing Fellowship

June 25, 2009

Malvern, Pa., June 25, 2009 – Gail Latimer, MSN, RN, FACHE, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Siemens Healthcare has been selected by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) as one of the 2009 new Fellows. This prestigious honor will be bestowed upon her, along with 98 other nurse leaders, during the Academy’s 36th Annual Meeting & Conference in Atlanta, Ga., November 7. More

MedCentral Launches New Healthcare Data-Mining Solution from Siemens

June 17, 2009

Malvern, Pa., June 17, 2009 – MedCentral Health System has just launched Siemens new knowledge-driven healthcare data-mining tool, Soarian® Quality Measures, enabled by the REMIND™ (Reliable Extraction and Meaningful Inference from Non-structured Data) Platform. The application will help MedCentral streamline its quality improvement process by automating chart abstraction and helping expedite the submission of quality measures, as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission. More

Siemens Unveils Robust Financial Solutions at 2009 HFMA Conference

June 15, 2009

Seattle, Wa, June 15, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare is showcasing a comprehensive portfolio of financial solutions at the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA) Healthcare Finance Conference 2009, Seattle, Wa, June 14-17 (booths #1619, 1621) as part of its commitment to help providers achieve higher operational efficiency, financial excellence, and overcome a challenging economic climate. More

Siemens Rolls Out Latest Version of Soarian Clinicals with New Plan of Care Feature

June 4, 2009

Malvern, Pa., June 4, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announces the general availability of the latest version¹ of Soarian® Clinicals, the Siemens enterprise-wide healthcare information system that streamlines information flow to support healthcare providers’ operational and administrative initiatives. New Plan of Care functionality empowers care teams with tools to implement their patient-specific collective care plan derived from best-evidence content. More

Siemens Healthcare Showcases Latest Advanced Imaging IT Innovations at SIIM 2009

June 2, 2009

Charlotte, NC, June 2, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative imaging IT solutions for the healthcare market, will demonstrate the latest developments to its broad radiology, cardiology and image-processing portfolio at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) 2009 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC, June 4-7 (booth #118). More

Siemens Nursing Officer Named One of the Top 25 Women in Healthcare for 2009

April 28, 2009

Malvern, Pa., April 28, 2009 – Rosemary Kennedy, RN, MBA, chief nursing informatics officer for Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare), has just been named one of Modern Healthcare Magazine’s “Top 25 Women in Healthcare” for 2009. In compiling the list, Modern Healthcare editors selected 25 female healthcare executives who are making a positive difference in the industry, honoring women who are leading healthcare systems, corporations, government agencies, philanthropic organizations and professional associations. More

Soarian Device Connect v2.0 Helps Streamline Vital Signs Collection Workflow at Greenwood Leflore Hospital

April 7, 2009

Chicago, April 7, 2009 – In response to the need for more effective collection of patient vital signs data, Greenwood Leflore Hospital recently went live with Soarian® Device Connect v2.0, which Siemens (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will showcase at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. More

Siemens Enhances Knowledge-Driven Solutions to Support Provider Quality of Care Initiatives

April 6, 2009

Chicago, April 6, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will focus on knowledge-driven solutions and quality of care with Soarian® Quality Measures, enabled by the REMIND™ Platform, at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago (Booth #2036). More

Siemens Announces Latest Contracts, Recent “Go Lives”, and Strong Customer Support for Its Workflow-Enhancing Healthcare IT Solution Soarian Clinicals, at HIMSS 2009

April 5, 2009

Chicago, April 5, 2009 – Siemens (www.siemens.com/healthcare) today announced new customer contracts and installations, along with strong existing-customer support, for its enterprise-wide clinical workflow system Soarian Clinicals, at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. More

Community Hospitals Remain Competitive With Latest Enhancement To Siemens’ MedSeries4 Clinical Suite

April 5, 2009

Chicago, April 5, 2009 – Siemens (www.siemens.com/healthcare) today announced enhancements to its MedSeries4 Clinical Suite enterprise-wide solution, which includes a new easy-to-use interface that allows clinicians to access vital clinical data in three clicks or less. This and other MedSeries 4 enhancements, including plans of care and medication management, will be showcased at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. More

Siemens Unveils New Enhancements to its Revenue Cycle Solution Soarian Financials at HIMSS 2009

April 4, 2009

Chicago, April 4, 2009 – Siemens (www.siemens.com/healthcare) today announced enhancements to its Soarian Revenue Cycle Management enterprise-wide solution at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. Most notably, Soarian Financials' comprehensive claims management solution now includes additional industry-leading edits to further promote clean claims processing and accelerated cash collection, while reducing providers' reliance on third-party claims solutions. More

Siemens Healthcare Announces Planned Collaboration with Harris Corporation

April 3, 2009

Chicago, April 3, 2009 – The Image and Knowledge Management (IKM) business unit of Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) and Harris Corporation (www.harris.com) are joining forces to offer healthcare providers affordable solutions critical for Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) disaster recovery to support business continuity. More

Designing the Care- Planning Process to Guide Evidence-Based Practice

April 3, 2009

Chicago, April 3, 2009 – CentraState and Pinnacle health systems will demonstrate and discuss how to leverage information technology to improve nursing practice as part of the Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) experience at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. More

Siemens Focuses on Role-Based, Context-Sensitive, and Knowledge-Driven Solutions at HIMSS 2009

April 1, 2009

Chicago, April 1, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will highlight workflow enhancements and demonstrate role-based portals, innovative applications, and intelligent information systems for radiology and cardiology at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. More

Answers for Life: Siemens’ Latest Cutting-Edge Health IT Technology Takes Center Stage at HIMSS 2009

March 31, 2009

Chicago, March 31, 2009 – Anchored by a broad portfolio and bolstered by 35 years of healthcare IT experience, Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will unveil its latest portfolio of healthcare information technology innovations at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago, April 4-8 (Booth #2036, South Hall, Level 3). The latest offerings in clinical and community-market solutions, revenue cycle management, point of care, and image & knowledge management continue Siemens’ objective to help healthcare providers streamline workflows and achieve quality initiatives at reduced costs. More

Siemens Further Develops Its syngo Dynamics Solution

March 28, 2009

Orlando, Fla., March 28, 2009 – At the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) from March 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., at booth #1842, Siemens will present enhancements to their syngo® Dynamics solution. The newest, version 8.01, is designed to offer even greater efficiency, accuracy, and increased capabilities for clinical procedures in the fields of cardiovascular imaging, vascular ultrasound, general imaging, and OB/GYN. More

Siemens Highlights Cardiology Excellence from Prevention to Follow-up at ACC 2009

March 27, 2009

Orlando, Fla., March 27, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) demonstrates its commitment to excellence “From Prevention to Follow-up” at the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), March 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., in booth #1842. Siemens comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge technologies and solutions ensure excellence in prevention, early detection, acute-care, and follow-up of cardiovascular disease by bringing together medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, cardiovascular information technology (IT) solutions, workflow, and customized support offerings. More

Siemens Takes Leadership Position in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Customer Assistance

March 12, 2009

Malvern, PA., March 12, 2009 – Today, Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) announced details of its program aimed at assisting customers navigate the key Health IT provisions of the recently-enacted American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). Through these activities, the company hopes to further inform its customers about the intricacies of the legislation and enable them to maximize the potential benefits of the stimulus package. More

Siemens Healthcare Announces Two New Soarian® Customers and One New Soarian & MedSeries4® Customer For Its First Quarter of FY09

February 24, 2009

Malvern, Pa., February 24, 2009 – Recently, two U.S. healthcare facilities signed multi-year contracts with Siemens (www.siemens.com/healthcare), which include the installation of Siemens’ Soarian® Health Information System (HIS) platform. An additional facility also signed a multi-year contract for Soarian and Siemens’ MedSeries4®, another fully web-based HIS designed to meet the unique needs of community hospitals. More

Siemens Nursing Officer Awarded Prestigious HIMSS 2008 Nursing Informatics Leadership Award

February 12, 2009

Malvern, Pa., February 9, 2009 – Rosemary Kennedy, RN, MBA, chief nursing informatics officer for Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare), has just been awarded the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society’s 2008 Nursing Informatics Leadership Award. The Society will award Kennedy, along with 50 other industry leaders and organizations, on April 4 during the 2009 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, Ill. More