Siemens 2014 Annual Report Download - page 82

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Imaging and in-vitro diagnostics
Information is the key to success In healthcare, as in
many other areas, information technology now plays a vital
role. That’s why IT experts from Siemens helped Rush Uni-
versity Medical Center intelligently integrate its medical
systems and optimize the flow of information. Peter Butler
recalls, “ In , the last time we renovated the facility, I still
saw patients being rolled down the hall with X-rays on their
knees.” Those days are long gone. Working closely with the
building planners, Siemens defined all requirements early
on. The challenge was not only to install new systems and
get them up and running but also to integrate systems from
other manufacturers that were already in operation. And all
the systems had to be incorporated into the Medical Center’s
IT system without a hitch. When the new hospital tower
opened its doors in January , everything worked per-
fectly. And Siemens employees at the facility are ensuring
that this will continue to be the case.