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formed more than , heart
operations in the course of his
professional life. He conveys
his knowledge and extensive
experience to colleagues at his
own hospital, Medanta.
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kilometers from New Delhi’s inter-
national airport – another reason
for its attractiveness to patients
from all across India and outside
the country.
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Improving quality and productivity in the healthcare field
High-quality healthcare services
must remain affordable
11 Based on the installed base of Siemens imaging products and their typical utilization. Based on the installed base of Siemens imaging products and their typical utilization.
We’ve also taken into account the number of in-vitro tests worldwide, divided by the We’ve also taken into account the number of in-vitro tests worldwide, divided by the
average number of tests per patient. average number of tests per patient.
Number of patients treated every hour worldwide
using Siemens medical devices and lab tests
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In 2013, more than 203,000 patients worldwide were treated or
examined every hour using Siemens medical devices and lab tests.
As a result, we met the target we’d set for ourselves in 2010 a year
earlier than planned. This achievement both confirms our success
and motivates us to further improve the quality and productivity of
healthcare services and enable even more patients to benefit from
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A substantial proportion of healthcare expenditure worldwide is
currently wasted due to inefficiency. By providing efficient products
and solutions, we’re making a key contribution to ensuring that
medical examinations remain widely available despite rising cost
pressures.
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