The financial crisis has affected the whole world – and the healthcare sector is no exception. Siemens is helping customers deal with the increased cost pressure through innovative, low-priced, high-quality products and sustainable services, including consulting.
In the field of imaging, Siemens offers an affordable 1.5 Tesla MRI system, MAGNETOM® ESSENZA. Using Tim® (Total imaging matrix) technology, it enables facilities that are just starting their MRI services to cover the full range of diagnostic imaging capabilities on a slim budget. Customers also benefit from low lifecycle costs.
When it comes to high-throughput, all-round systems, the SOMATOM® Emotion CT scanner is an excellent example. It has a proven track record of more than 6,000 installations worldwide and an excellent reputation for its performance.
Biograph® mCT is just one example of how the latest high-end technology leads to greater efficiency. A single unit can be used by two departments, radiology and nuclear medicine. Premium PET and up to 128-slice CT are tightly integrated to offer premium diagnostic scanning services to each department.
Time is money and thus, improved workflow is a major factor in reducing costs. SpecTRACK®, a laboratory software program, enables users to save, access, and localize data quickly and easily. Because the system is web-based, all departments can benefit from SpecTRACK – not only the one that originally purchased it.
Speed is also a major factor with MULTIX Swing®1 with mobile flat detector (mFD): Working as the basis for completely digital imaging, the unit was engineered to drastically reduce the number of workflow steps involved – from the previous 27 to just six. Furthermore, the digital image can be sent and archived electronically.
In the field of refurbished systems, Siemens is focusing on customers who, while they might not be able to afford the latest models, still do not want to compromise on quality and service. They can have both – in the form of refurbished, preowned models.
Siemens Healthcare Consulting is offering a toolbox comprised of a variety of measures to support customers during tough economic times. A team of experts assists customers in making the right decisions on new investments and in optimizing workflows. Their aim is to show customers a way to remain, or become, competitive.
The Siemens Financial Services (SFS) portfolio offers a diverse funding model that helps to weather economic fluctuations. This enables Siemens to tailor new, flexible ways of financing healthcare projects for their customers.
With four central programs – Information and Communication, Continuing Education and Training, Upgrades and Migration, and Services and Support – the customer service program Customer Care.Life. ensures performance, productivity, and patient satisfaction over the entire product lifecycle.
In the current economic climate, high system availability and reliability and optimized workflows can even be the deciding factor: With a wide range of services, Siemens helps customers to safeguard and enhance their competitive edge, enhance their economic efficiency, and improve patient care.
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Medical Solutions Article: Weathering the Crisis Together[1.43 MB]
Product Information: MAGNETOM ESSENZA
Product Information: SOMATOM Emotion
Product Information: Biograph mCT
Product Information: SpecTRACK
Product Information: Refurbished Systems
Background Information: Siemens Healthcare Consulting
Background Information: Siemens Financial Services