Philips inks Adventist ultrasound deal

Philips Healthcare has signed a two-year ultrasound imaging agreement with Adventist Health, a non-profit organization operating 17 hospitals in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.

The ultrasound equipment will be used for general imaging and cardiac specialties.

The new ultrasound systems include Philips iE33 Intelligent Echo System, designed to help manage patient with cardiac disease; and the Philips’ iU22 Intelligent Ultrasound System, designed for general needs and for scanning technically difficult patients.

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