Amerinet Inc. And Varian Medical Systems Renew Supply Agreement For Cancer Treatment Systems.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2003 Varian to Supply Radiotherapy Equipment Noun 1. radiotherapy equipment - equipment used to treat diseases with x-rays or radioactivity equipment - an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service Including SmartBeam IMRT IMRT Intensity-modulated radiation therapy Radiation oncology A format for delivering high-dose RT to regions–eg, nasopharynx, that are surrounded by radiation-sensitive areas; in IMRT, a broad radiation field is divided into hundreds of small pencil beams, Technology Varian Medical Systems Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) is engaged in the design and manufacture of advanced equipment and software solutions for treating cancer with radiation, as well as x-ray tubes for original equipment manufacturers, replacement x-ray tubes and flat-panel digital subsystems , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :VAR) and Amerinet Inc. today announced they have renewed a preferred pricing agreement to supply Amerinet members with advanced systems for treating cancer with radiotherapy. The contract covers Varian's state-of-the-art equipment and software for radiation therapy, including SmartBeam(TM) IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy), a highly precise form of radiation therapy that targets cancer cells cells once believed to be peculiar to cancers, but now know to be epithelial cells differing in no respect from those found elsewhere in the body, and distinguished only by peculiarity of location and grouping. See also: Cancer while minimizing the exposure of nearby healthy tissue. Under the agreement, Varian Medical Systems makes available its full range of products, including the Clinac(R) EX Platinum linear accelerator linear accelerator: see particle accelerator. linear accelerator or linac Type of particle accelerator that imparts a series of relatively small increases in energy to subatomic particles as they pass through a sequence of and Acuity(TM) treatment simulators, as well as multi-leaf collimators and other accessories for radiation therapy. Varian Medical Systems' products also include software for planning treatment and managing patient information, brachytherapy systems, and medical imaging systems. "Varian Medical Systems' products are another example of how Amerinet's philosophy of 'Choice, Voice and Value' is put into effect for our members," said John Sutton, senior contract manager for Amerinet. "Varian offers the most complete product line of radiation oncology radiation oncology n. The branch of radiology that deals with the use of ionizing radiation to treat cancers. radiation oncology systems in the industry, and their equipment has proven to be cost-effective because of its durability and longevity. This will bring extraordinary value to our members with specific needs in this area." About Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE:VAR) Varian Medical Systems Inc., of Palo Alto, Calif., is the world's leading manufacturer of integrated cancer therapy systems and is a premier supplier of X-ray tubes and flat-panel sensors for imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications. Varian Medical Systems employs approximately 2,927 people at manufacturing sites in North America and Europe and in 48 sales and support offices worldwide. The company reported sales of $1 billion in its most recent fiscal year ended September 26, 2003. For more information, visit www.varian.com. About Amerinet Amerinet is the most innovative and effective health-care group purchasing organization A group purchasing organization is an entity that leverages the purchasing power of a group of businesses to obtain discounts from vendors based on the collective buying power of the GPO members. Many GPOs are funded by administrative fees that are actually paid by the vendors. in the United States, leading the industry in flexibility with a dual-source philosophy. Amerinet's national network of companies - Amerinet Central, Intermountain Health Care and Vector - has set the standard for customer service for nearly two decades. More than 1,800 hospitals and 18,000 non-acute care facilities find cost savings and value-added services through Amerinet's comprehensive contract portfolio. Members trust Amerinet to deliver proactive information and integrity and to help them save more through special programs and custom contracting opportunities. |
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