Philips inks agreement with McLaren Health Care Corp.

TriMed Staff | May 05, 2005 | Health Imaging | Practice Management

McLaren Health Care Corp. of Michigan will be implementing a number of advanced medical imaging systems from Philips Medical Systems at several of its satellite facilities throughout the mid-Michigan area.

The two entities recently inked an agreement that includes the installation of Philips' Brilliance CT 40 slice scanner In addition, Philips will implement a number of cardiovascular x-ray, magnetic resonance, and radiography and fluoroscopy systems.

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