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Philips Annual Report 2006 55
In order to ensure alignment with its customers
and markets and drive future growth, Medical Systems
simplifi ed its operations in 2006 by creating a single global
sales and service organization, while also strengthening
a number of processes to improve talent management.
Progress against targets
The Annual Report 2005 set out a number of key
targets for Medical Systems in 2006. The advances
made in addressing these are outlined below.
Change the future of patient care with
innovations throughout the care cycle
Cardiology
Medical Systems offers innovative solutions designed to
improve patient outcomes throughout the entire course
of care – from early detection, through diagnostic testing
and monitoring in different care settings, to the delivery
of optimal therapy. In 2006, Medical Systems focused on
improving the delivery of clinical information by integrating
technologies across its product portfolio.
In the fi eld of cardiology, for example, the Brilliance
CT scanner and Allura Xper fl at detector cardiovascular
X-ray system are integrated to optimize effi ciency in
the cardiac catheterization lab. Clinicians use computed
tomography (CT) with improved visualization together
with Allura’s interventional cardiac functionality to guide
treatment delivery. In the fi eld of electrophysiology,
Medical Systems introduced the EP Navigator, a unique
tool for catheter ablation procedures. Using CT and
other Philips imaging modalities, the EP Navigator collects
information from various sources, enabling clinicians
to perform catheterization more easily and effi ciently.
Building upon technology obtained through the acquisition
of Witt Biomedical, Medical Systems launched a new
Integrated Catheterization Lab solution in 2006, bringing
greater effi ciency and clinical relevance to the cardiac
workfl ow. This solution integrates advanced cardiovascular
X-ray, physiomonitoring & reporting and cardiovascular
information management systems to improve decision-
making for members of the extended cardiology care team.
Oncology
Medical Systems released the GEMINI TF, the industry’s
fi rst time-of-fl ight PET/CT system (PET: positron emission
tomography). This system delivers a new level of PET and
CT performance, enabling the detection of smaller lesions,
faster scans and lower doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
Philips Medical Systems is a global provider of innovative
healthcare solutions designed to address the needs of
patients as well as healthcare professionals. It aims to
improve access to healthcare with products and services
at every stage of care. The division continued to grow in
2006 as Medical Systems expanded its service offerings –
through organic growth and acquisitions – to better
meet the requirements of its customers.
Medical Systems offers – through its respective
businesses – advanced solutions for:
imaging: X-ray, magnetic resonance (MR), computed
tomography (CT) and nuclear medicine
ultrasound and monitoring: patient monitoring,
ultrasound systems, defi brillators and other cardiac
care technologies
healthcare informatics: picture archiving and
communications systems (PACS) and other
information systems
medical transcription services (MedQuist)
customer services: supporting the optimization
of workfl ow and maintenance in all markets served.
Products and services are sold to healthcare providers
around the world, including academic, enterprise and stand-
alone institutions, clinics, physicians and consumer retailers.
Medical Systems’ development and innovation program
broadens its product and service portfolio and enables
it to gain preferred-supplier positions with leading hospitals.
Increasing the speed of innovation is a strong business driver.
Medical Systems has approximately 33,000 employees
in over 100 countries around the globe.
Key developments
In 2006, Medical Systems made a number of signifi cant
advances in the areas of diagnostic imaging, healthcare
informatics, cardiology and clinical decision support,
through acquisitions as well as the introduction of products
and services. The division continued to build upon its
current portfolio with acquisitions that complement
and enhance its market offerings. These included Witt
Biomedical, a world-renowned supplier of hemodynamic
monitoring and clinical reporting systems, and
Intermagnetics, a leading manufacturer of high-fi eld
superconducting magnets and radio-frequency coils
for magnetic resonance imaging systems.
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54 The Philips sectors
Medical Systems
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