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Via Christi Health System and Siemens Announce Technology Alliance
Date:3/23/2009

Five-Year Contract to Include Solutions for Medical Equipment, Building Infrastructure and Automation, Power Technologies and More

WICHITA, Kan. and NEW YORK, March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Via Christi Health System has awarded Siemens a contract to provide a wide range of technology and service solutions designed to contribute to the success of Via Christi Health System's strategic plan.

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"This technology alliance is an extension of the long standing relationship we at Siemens have with Via Christi Health System and an opportunity to contribute to the organization's healthcare delivery model of the future," said Ken Cornelius, President and CEO of Siemens One, the solutions business of Siemens Corporation. "Patients and doctors alike will ultimately benefit from the advanced technologies we're providing in this new healthcare environment."

Via Christi's is currently building its newest facility in west Wichita. This hospital, when complete, will total 144,000 square feet with 68 beds, an emergency department, six operating suites, four labor and delivery suites, full modality imaging, pharmacy and laboratory. The new alliance will be one of several key partners for Via Christi in the development of this facility.

"Our intent is to develop a new care delivery model that offers high quality patient care at a lower cost. The technology and service solutions provided by Siemens will help us achieve the necessary level of efficiency to help us achieve our goal," said David A. Gambino, senior vice president of strategy for Via Christi Health System.

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