St. Luke’s University Health Network Selects GE Healthcare for $11 Million Ultrasound Purchase to Create System-wide Efficiencies
GE Healthcare has secured its largest ultrasound deal in the U.S., valued at $11 million, with St. Luke’s University Health Network. The agreement entails upgrading ultrasound technology and IT workflow solutions across St. Luke’s 12 hospitals over four years. This initiative will standardize care and improve efficiency in Vascular, Radiology, and Echocardiography departments. The acquisition includes advanced models such as the LOGIQ E10 and Vivid E95, expected to yield $300,000 in annual savings through enhanced radiologist efficiencies.
- Secured largest ever ultrasound deal in U.S. valued at $11 million.
- Standardization of technology across 12 hospitals enhances care consistency.
- Expected annual savings of $300,000 from improved radiologist efficiencies.
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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Healthcare today announced its largest ever ultrasound deal in the United States – an
St. Luke’s is experiencing exponential growth following expansion and several acquisitions over the last few years, which has resulted in complexities and pressure on the system. To solve for this, the Network looked to standardize care and create efficiencies, bringing advanced and consistent technology to its ultrasound users in the Vascular, Radiology and Echocardiography departments across its 12 hospitals.
“Recognizing that consistency is an essential element of quality, St. Luke’s University Health Network is continuing its standardization of technology. The consistency of ultrasound systems across the Network will allow accurate replication of patient studies, which would otherwise be challenging when working with different brands,” said Dr. Hal L. Folander, Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Strategy Officer, and Network Chairman, Department of Radiology at St. Luke’s. “Furthermore, through our partnership with GE Healthcare, we will maintain this state-of-the-art technology for years to come.”
St. Luke’s will acquire GE Healthcare’s LOGIQ E10 for General Imaging and Vivid E95 for Echocardiography, both of which will connect to Viewpoint 6 – GE Healthcare’s automated reporting and post-processing system, and Vscan Extend, a handheld ultrasound device to be used for Cardiology. The new equipment provides St. Luke’s with technology that will produce faster and better image quality, enabling quicker diagnoses and treatment. Implementing Viewpoint 6 will create an expected savings of
“GE Healthcare is honored to work alongside St. Luke’s in its mission to provide consistent, quality patient care and clinical outcomes for the people of Pennsylvania and New Jersey at every site,” said Everett Cunningham, President and CEO of GE Healthcare, U.S. and Canada. “St. Luke’s will immediately enhance their staff and patient experience and enable cost savings. This upgrade arrangement over the next four years means they can maintain their fleet with the latest technology developments.”
About St. Luke’s
Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 16,000 employees providing services at 12 hospitals and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue greater than
About GE Healthcare
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