Siemens Medical Solutions Forms Technology Alliance With Fairview-University Medical Center

Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Solutions, Education Components Drive Quality of Care in Minneapolis

MALVERN, Pa., Dec. 9, 2004 – Siemens Medical Solutions, one of the world’s largest suppliers in the healthcare industry, announces a five-year exclusive alliance with Fairview-University Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn., the largest of seven hospitals owned by Fairview Health Services. The alliance currently includes the latest in diagnostic imaging solutions and makes Siemens the sole imaging technology provider for the facility.

The alliance will allow physicians at Fairview-University Medical Center access to advanced imaging solutions from Siemens including magnetic resonance (MR), computed tomography (CT), angiography, positron emission tomography/computed tomography system (PET/CT), and ultrasound equipment. One of the first systems to be installed will be the biograph 16 PET/CT, which incorporates LSO HI-REZ technology providing unmatched volumetric resolution and unprecedented diagnostic detail. The biograph integrates an unparalleled range of performance options to refine image quality and resolution, ultimately improving lesion registration and enhancing patient comfort.

“The University of Minnesota’s Department of Radiology has had a long-standing research relationship with Siemens and looks forward to this alliance on the clinical side,” said Dr. Charles Dietz, Department Chair.

In addition, Siemens will collaborate with the staff on education programs focused on individual imaging modalities. Siemens and Fairview-University Medical Center also are in discussions to develop a service agreement to cover all of the imaging equipment at the facility. As a result of the extensive use of products from Siemens, Fairview-University Medical Center will be a regional technology showcase for each of the specific areas as each of the technologies is installed.

“Fairview, the Department of Radiology at the University of Minnesota, and Siemens hold three similar goals – patient care, education, and research – and it is therefore ideal for us to partner with such an organization,” said Tom McCausland, president, Siemens Medical Solutions USA. “Through our alliance with Fairview- University Medical Center, they will be able to deliver increased diagnostic capabilities to patients in this area. It is important to note that this is the first stage of this alliance, and we look forward to working with the highly respected staff through the education programs and helping to grow the reputation of the organization throughout its community.”

Fairview-University Medical Center – and within it, Fairview-University Children's Hospital – is a premier teaching hospital with nationally and internationally recognized programs. Affiliated with the University of Minnesota's Academic Health Center, Fairview-University brings together the faculty, physicians and research scientists of the university with the services of community physicians to provide care ranging from prevention and primary care to treatment of very complex conditions. The medical center's two campuses are located across from one another on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.

Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania and Erlangen, Germany, 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. Employing approximately 31,000 people worldwide and operating in more than 120 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 7.07 billion EUR, orders of 8.12 billion EUR and group profit of 1.05 billion EUR for fiscal 2004 (preliminary figures). More information can be obtained by visiting http://www.usa.siemens.com/medical-pressroom.