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Royal Philips (Koninklijke Philips N.V., NYSE: PHG) is a health technology company whose news flow centers on diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring, enterprise informatics and personal health. Company announcements frequently highlight AI-enabled systems, new product launches and strategic portfolio moves, giving investors and observers insight into how Philips develops and positions its health technology offerings.
Recent Philips news has featured AI-powered innovations in image-guided therapy and diagnostic imaging, such as LumiGuide 3D Device Guidance for light-based navigation during minimally invasive procedures, DeviceGuide for AI-assisted tracking of heart valve repair devices, and Verida, a detector-based spectral CT system with AI integrated across the imaging chain. The company also reports advances in MRI through its BlueSeal Horizon 3.0T platform and extended partnerships in neuroimaging, such as the integration of Cortechs.ai quantitative analytics into Philips MR workflows.
News items also cover enterprise informatics and cloud-based solutions, including the launch of Philips Management 15, a web-based diagnostic viewer that delivers full radiology capabilities through a browser and interfaces with AI tools and interactive reporting. In addition, Philips communicates on long-term partnerships with health systems, monitoring agreements and large-scale deployments of its Azurion image-guided therapy systems.
Corporate and portfolio developments appear regularly in the news stream. Examples include the agreement to acquire SpectraWAVE Inc. to expand intravascular imaging and physiology solutions, and the completed carve-out of the Philips Emergency Care business, which now operates as Heartstream under a Philips brand license. Earnings-related releases and Form 6-K summaries provide context on comparable order intake, sales trends, margins, productivity programs and outlook.
Investors and healthcare professionals following PHG news can use this page to track product introductions, AI and imaging milestones, strategic transactions and quarterly performance updates that shape Philips’ role in global health technology.
Philips has unveiled new analytics and interoperability solutions at the HIMSS22 Global Health Conference, enhancing its Data Management and Interoperability Solutions portfolio. The upgraded HealthSuite Interoperability platform is cloud-enabled, improving workflow efficiency across imaging departments. Additionally, the Enterprise Performance Analytics – Performance Bridge now includes cardiology department insights, improving operational performance and patient outcomes. Philips aims to leverage healthcare data for enhanced clinical care amid growing demand for data integration.
Philips (NYSE: PHG) showcased its latest health informatics solutions at HIMSS22 in Orlando, focusing on digital transformation and enhancing patient care. The cloud-based Philips HealthSuite platform integrates data streams to support workflow, improving care delivery amidst industry challenges like staffing shortages and cybersecurity threats. Philips received recognition for its contributions, including accolades for its EMR and imaging solutions. The event highlights Philips' commitment to advancing integrated care pathways and outcomes through innovative technologies.
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) has announced an expansion of its FDA 510(k) clearance for its Collaboration Live tele-ultrasound technology. This proprietary solution allows clinicians to collaborate in real-time using mobile devices, enhancing diagnostic confidence and efficiency during ultrasound examinations. With the ability to communicate through text, voice, and video, the technology addresses staffing shortages and pandemic-related challenges while improving access to quality care in underserved areas. Peer-reviewed data supporting its efficacy will be presented at the AIUM 2022 Annual Meeting.
On March 10, 2022, Royal Philips' subsidiary, Philips Respironics, updated the status of the ongoing recall of certain sleep and respiratory care products due to health risks associated with PE-PUR foam. The company has registered approximately 2.6 million devices in the U.S. and shipped over 650,000 replacement units. Philips continues working closely with the FDA to enhance recall awareness and has emphasized the risks of using ozone cleaners. Initial tests indicated VOC concentrations are within safe limits, and a recent study found no significant cancer risk for OSA patients using Philips devices.
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Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) has been recognized in Gartner's reports on digital health platforms, highlighting its HealthSuite Platform's ability to connect data across the care continuum. By 2024, Gartner predicts that early adopters of digital health platforms will significantly enhance their digital transformation speed. Philips' platform boasts over 100 integrated medical devices and securely archives 145 billion clinical images, emphasizing its focus on improving clinical workflows and operational insights through AI and data analytics.
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) announced research affirming the efficacy of its BioTel Heart MCOT for detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) post-cryptogenic stroke. The study demonstrated that MCOT detected 4.6 times more AF cases than the implantable loop recorder (ILR) alone. Implementing MCOT resulted in an average cost reduction of $198,909 per patient, illustrating significant savings and improved detection rates. This research validates the 30-day MCOT program as a cost-effective standard of care for cryptogenic stroke patients, potentially averting further strokes through timely intervention.
On February 22, 2022, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) reported significant ESG achievements for 2021. The company improved the lives of 1.7 billion people, with 167 million in underserved communities. Circular revenues constituted 16% of sales, driven by healthcare informatics and services. Philips maintained its carbon neutrality in operations, reducing CO2 emissions by 12%. The firm aims for 50% of suppliers to commit to science-based targets by 2025. Additionally, Philips reported a 29% waste reduction compared to 2020, highlighting its commitment to sustainability.
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Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) announced that its Philips Enterprise Viewer – Vue Motion and EMR Tasy have received the 2022 Best in KLAS awards, marking a significant achievement in health technology. Vue Motion was recognized as the best Universal Viewer for the fifth consecutive year, while EMR Tasy won for Acute Care EMR in Latin America. These awards highlight Philips’ commitment to advancing digital health transformation and improving patient care through innovative informatics solutions.