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Koninklijke Philips N.V., commonly known as Philips, is a Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation founded in Eindhoven in 1891. With its headquarters in Amsterdam since 1997, Philips remains rooted in Eindhoven where its Benelux headquarters is located. Philips is a diversified global healthcare company that operates across three primary segments: diagnosis and treatment, connected care, and personal health.
The diagnosis and treatment segment, generating roughly 50% of Philips’ revenue, includes imaging systems, ultrasound equipment, image-guided therapy solutions, and healthcare informatics. The connected care segment, responsible for about 30% of revenue, focuses on monitoring and analytics systems for hospitals, along with devices for sleep and respiratory care. The personal health segment covers the remaining revenue, with products such as electric toothbrushes and men’s grooming and personal-care items.
Philips’ recent achievements highlight the company's ongoing commitment to innovation and partnerships. In April 2024, Philips announced a collaboration with actor Adam Scott for a campaign promoting the Philips Norelco shaving and grooming line, emphasizing personal growth and self-expression. Furthermore, Philips has reached key agreements with the US Department of Justice and the FDA regarding regulatory consent decrees to improve safety and quality in their Respironics operations.
In terms of financial health, Philips reported sales of EUR 18.2 billion in 2023 and employs about 69,700 people worldwide. The company continues to expand its influence with strategic projects such as a 10-year collaboration with Nicklaus Children’s Health System to enhance pediatric care through advanced diagnostic technologies.
Philips remains focused on leveraging AI in healthcare. In June 2024, Philips introduced a next-generation AI-enabled cardiovascular ultrasound platform to streamline cardiac ultrasound analysis. Furthermore, studies presented at the Heart Rhythm Annual Meeting in Boston demonstrated the clinical and economic benefits of Philips' AI-powered cardiac care solutions, underscoring the company's role in improving diagnosis and reducing healthcare costs.
Philips is dedicated to maintaining robust investment-grade credit ratings and has recently priced EUR 700 million in fixed-rate notes. The company continues to optimize its financial structure while innovating in health technology, ensuring sustained growth and value creation for its stakeholders.
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) announced an expansion of its collaboration with MIT's Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES) by releasing an updated eICU Collaborative Research Database (eICU-CRD). This new dataset comprises de-identified data from 200,000 critical care patients, including those affected by COVID-19, facilitating advanced machine learning and AI initiatives in healthcare.
The updated database encompasses detailed clinical information, addressing the unique challenges posed during the pandemic. It provides insights into patient treatments, outcomes, and co-morbidities, making it an invaluable resource for research. Over 3,000 users have already utilized the original dataset, contributing to over 660 academic publications, enhancing the potential for improving patient care and clinical outcomes.
Philips Future Health Index 2023 highlights a growing commitment among healthcare leaders to invest in AI technology and virtual care to alleviate staffing shortages and enhance patient access. Conducted globally among nearly 3,000 healthcare leaders, the report shows that 39% plan to invest in AI for critical decision support, up from 24% in 2021, with cardiology and radiology leading the charge. Additionally, 70% believe that virtual care significantly improves patient care, with 82% of facilities currently or planning to use virtual support in intensive care. The report also emphasizes the importance of partnerships, with one in three leaders seeking collaborations outside their systems to optimize care delivery.
On April 17, 2023, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) showcased its Enterprise Informatics solutions at HIMSS23, emphasizing their role in enhancing care provider efficiency and patient outcomes. The software and hardware tools aim to reduce clinician workload by managing a vast array of clinical and operational data effectively. Key areas highlighted include integrated diagnostics, hospital care, and ambulatory solutions that enhance patient management and streamline workflows. Philips reported that its Virtual Care Management could reduce emergency visits by 38%, signifying potential cost savings through improved chronic disease management. Philips announced a collaboration with AWS to transition HealthSuite Imaging PACS to the cloud, enhancing AI-driven tools for clinicians. The company generated EUR 17.8 billion in sales in 2022, demonstrating its significant global presence.
On April 17, 2023, Royal Philips announced the launch of Philips HealthSuite Imaging on Amazon Web Services (AWS), enhancing healthcare delivery through improved reliability, security, and AI capabilities. This partnership aims to develop generative AI applications that streamline clinical workflows and enhance diagnostic accuracy. Key benefits include faster image access, reduced medical imaging costs, and ease of use for clinicians managing increased workloads. Philips will utilize Amazon Bedrock to expedite the development of AI applications, thereby improving clinical decision support and automating administrative tasks. The collaboration focuses on easing clinician burdens and improving patient outcomes amidst operational challenges in healthcare.
Royal Philips has entered into a seven-year agreement with Northwell Health, New York's largest healthcare provider, to implement a patient monitoring platform. This initiative aims to standardize patient monitoring, enhance care, and improve outcomes through data innovation and interoperability. Northwell Health, with 83,000 employees and over 2 million patients treated annually, plans to utilize Philips' system to increase scalability and efficiency in patient monitoring. The partnership supports advanced technologies and aims to deliver better healthcare experiences while minimizing manual tasks for staff.
Philips (NYSE: PHG) and Connally Memorial Medical Center (CMMC) are enhancing healthcare in rural
On March 27, 2023, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) launched Philips Virtual Care Management, a new solution designed to enhance patient engagement and health outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. This comprehensive program aims to better manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, leveraging connected devices and engagement tools on a secure platform. Key results include a 38% reduction in emergency department visits and potential annual savings of $3,086 per patient. Philips will showcase this program at ViVE 2023 on March 28. Note that the Virtual Care Management solution is currently available only in the USA.
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) has convened its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) for 2023, scheduled for May 9, 2023, in Amsterdam. The agenda includes proposals to re-appoint Abhijit Bhattacharya as a Board of Management member and David Pyott and Liz Doherty as Supervisory Board members. Additionally, EY is proposed for re-appointment as external auditor for one year, and PricewaterhouseCoopers for a four-year term starting in 2025. Other recurring items include the 2022 Remuneration Report and proposals on financial statements and dividends.
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Champalimaud Foundation to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its diagnostic and interventional imaging equipment by 2028. This collaboration aims to implement innovative solutions such as equipment upgrades, digitalization, and renewable energy sourcing. Global healthcare systems contribute 4.4% of CO₂ emissions, and this initiative is expected to enhance care quality while promoting sustainability. Philips will assist Champalimaud in modernizing its imaging technology, leveraging eco-friendly innovations like the Spectral CT 7500 and Ingenia Ambition 1.5T, which use significantly less energy and resources.
On March 7, 2023, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) announced a long-term strategic partnership with the Gibraltar Health Authority to enhance local cardiac care by establishing a new interventional cardiac suite at St Bernard’s Hospital. This initiative will eliminate the need for patients to travel to Spain for treatments like coronary angioplasty and catheterization. The suite's construction will take 9-12 months, improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Additionally, Philips will upgrade existing hospital equipment, including X-ray and ultrasound systems, supporting better diagnostic capabilities and expanding cardiology services.
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