Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics Announces Agreement with Amerinet to Provide Integrated Automation, Chemistry and Immunoassay Solutions.Company Among the First U.S. GPOs to Select Integrated Portfolio TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions (Siemens Med) is a supplier to the healthcare industry, and is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Its U.S. division, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., is a Delaware corporation, with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Diagnostics, (www.usa.siemens.com/diagnsotics), announced today that it has been selected by Amerinet, (www.amerinet-gpo.com), one of the nation's leading purchasing organizations in the health care industry, to provide a complete line of immunoassay Immunoassay An assay that quantifies antigen or antibody by immunochemical means. The antigen can be a relatively simple substance such as a drug, or a complex one such as a protein or a virus. , chemistry, and automation solutions. The agreement meets the needs of Amerinet's members by offering a diversified product portfolio, tiered pricing schedule, value-added offering, comprehensive menu and rapid turnaround of quality test results. "Siemens is committed to providing healthcare industry leaders with solutions that set new performance standards and optimize patient outcomes," said John Nosenzo, senior vice president, Americas Region, Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics. "This commitment enables Siemens to be a provider of choice for leading healthcare professionals and organizations such as Amerinet." Hospitals in Amerinet's alliance will benefit from the ADVIA([R]) family of chemistry systems, including the 2400, 1800 and 1200; the full line of immunoassay technology, including the ADVIA Centaur centaur (sĕn`tôr), in Greek mythology, creature, half man and half horse. The centaurs were fathered by Ixion or by Centaurus, who was Ixion's son. ([R]) XP and CP systems, as well as the IMMULITE([R]) 1000, 2000, 2500; and automation solutions such as ADVIA WorkCell([R])and ADVIA LabCell([R]). The ADVIA line of chemistry systems enable labs to perform high-volume testing and work more efficiently through its high-resolution touch screen which delivers push-button (electronics) push-button - A roughly fingertip-sized plastic cover attached to a spring-loaded, normally-open switch, which, when pressed, closes the switch. Typical examples are the keys on a computer or calculator keyboard and mouse buttons. operation. The ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System delivers powerful productivity through its data archive feature, which reduces time spent on administrative tasks. The IMMULITE family of products delivers exceptional performance through extensive menus that encompass routine and esoteric assays for faster clinical diagnostic information. ADVIA LabCell and ADVIA WorkCell provide a comprehensive menu of automation and pre-analytical components route samples for optimal efficiency. The CentraLink Data Management System allows one piece of middleware to manage data from multiple analyzers and disciplines through one workstation and lab information system (LIS LIS - Langage Implementation Systeme. A predecessor of Ada developed by Ichbiah in 1973. It was influenced by Pascal's data structures and Sue's control structures. A type declaration can have a low-level implementation specification. ) interface. Christine Kozlowski, Amerinet senior contract manager, said, "This partnership will be valuable to our members and will allow us to continue to deliver the highest-quality and most complete range of solutions." About Amerinet Inc. Through Total Spend Management Solutions, Amerinet strategically partners with health care providers to improve operating margins Operating Margin A ratio used to measure a company's pricing strategy and operating efficiency. Calculated by: by creating efficiencies, reducing costs and identifying new revenue streams. Supported by a team of clinical, data and supply chain experts, Amerinet offers a suite of tools, programs and services including a comprehensive and competitive portfolio that delivers practical solutions to address members' specific needs. Based in St. Louis, Mo, with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. , Providence, R.I., and Warrendale, Pa., Amerinet serves more than 22,000 acute and non-acute health care providers nationwide. To learn more, visit www.amerinet-gpo.com. About Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics offers a broad portfolio of performance-driven diagnostic solutions that assist in the diagnosis, monitoring and management of disease. Products and services bring together the right balance of science, technology, and practicality across the healthcare continuum to empower medical professionals with the vital information they need to deliver better, more personalized healthcare to patients around the globe. Visit www.siemens.com/diagnostics. About Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG Siemens AG German electrical-equipment manufacturer. The first Siemens company, Siemens & Halske, was founded in Berlin in 1847 to build telegraph installations. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SI) is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects , and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. Recent acquisitions in the area of in-vitro diagnostics - such as Diagnostic Products Corporation and Bayer Diagnostics - mark a significant milestone for Siemens as it becomes the first full service diagnostics company. Employing more than 41,000 people worldwide and operating in over 130 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 8.23 billion EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. , orders of 9.33 billion EUR and group profit of 1.06 billion EUR for fiscal 2006 (Sept. 30). Further information can be found by visiting www.usa.siemens.com/medical-pressroom. |
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