Philips and Klinikum Stuttgart hospital sign 10-year innovation partnership agreement
October 18 2019 - 4:00AM
October 18, 2019
Long-term strategic partnership focuses on quality improvement
through digitization, the provision of innovative connected care
technologies and clinical research collaboration
Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Stuttgart,
Germany – Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHIA), a global
leader in health technology, and German Klinikum Stuttgart
hospital, the largest provider in the region, today announced they
have signed a comprehensive 10-year innovation partnership
agreement. The long-term strategic partnership agreement covers the
demand-oriented replacement and procurement of state-of-the-art
medical technology, including diagnostic imaging and intelligent
informatics solutions, at Klinikum Stuttgart hospitals, together
with joint development of new workflows and connected care
solutions. The ultimate goal is to implement innovations that
improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care, as well
as the experiences for both patients and staff.
"This partnership is an important step for us to further improve
the quality and efficiency of the care we deliver to our patients,”
said Dr. Alexander Hewer, Commercial Director at Klinikum
Stuttgart. “As the largest provider in the region we continue to
grow. Together with Philips we will work on technical innovations
and process improvements to further enhance our attractiveness for
patients and employees.”
Process optimization – a strategic taskProcess
optimization and standardization are core tasks in today’s hospital
management. By optimizing and standardizing processes, hospitals
can increase efficiency, eliminate sources of error and fully
exploit the potential of modern technologies.
"As an innovation partner, we will work with Klinikum Stuttgart
to further optimize their hospital workflows in patient care and
thus their performance as a whole,” said Peter Vullinghs, Market
Leader Philips DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). "These aspects
of the agreement are performance-based and focused on success,
demonstrating our commitment to being an accountable business
partner.”
Innovation partnership for clinical
excellenceIn order to provide first-class healthcare over
the long term, Klinikum Stuttgart has initiated a far-reaching
restructuring process that includes investment in new buildings and
modern equipment. One of its trend-setting measures is construction
of the new Katharinenhospital in Stuttgart. The first phase of
construction, which is expected to be completed by the end of next
year, will see technically demanding disciplines such as radiology,
interventional neuroradiology, intensive care and endovascular
surgery housed in brand new buildings. In addition to the
installation of state-of-the-art medical equipment, the
implementation of networked care and the improvement of processes
are other important goals.
"We have excellent clinicians and strong care delivery. With
Philips, we now have a strong partner with a reputation for
innovation leadership in medical technology and healthcare IT,”
said Prof. Jan Steffen Jürgensen, Medical Director of the Klinikum
Stuttgart. “With our combined expertise, we want to further improve
our clinical processes and the safety of treatment for the more
than 700,000 patients treated at the Klinikum Stuttgart every
year.”
Technology with maximum flexibilityA key
feature of the partnership is that Klinikum Stuttgart maintains the
greatest possible flexibility with regard to which technologies are
used and when they are installed. They will be delivered within a
business model that retains this broad flexibility and choice for
the hospital, while also having a positive effect on overall
investment costs and total cost of ownership.
For further information, please contact
Joost MalthaPhilips Global Press OfficeTel.: +31 6 10 55 81
16E-mail: joost.maltha@philips.com
Annette HalstrickPhilips DACHTel.: +49 (0) 152/22800529E-mail:
annette.halstrick@philips.com
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health
technology company focused on improving people's health and
enabling better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy
living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care.
Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and
consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in
the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging,
image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as
well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2018
sales of EUR 18.1 billion and employs approximately 78,000
employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News
about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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