Philips helps bring authentic emergency care to life in The Pitt

Mar 26, 2026 | 3 minute read

Philips has a long history in entertainment, from its early role in music, film and gaming to the development of widely adopted home entertainment technologies such as the CD and DVD. Today, that legacy continues through collaborations that bring Philips innovations into new storytelling environments.

Philips helps bring authentic emergency care to life in The Pitt

Most recently, Philips healthcare solutions are featured in the award-winning HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, supporting the show’s distinctive commitment to portraying emergency care with a high degree of realism. In the episode “3:00 p.m.,” without giving too much away, the Philips Radiography 7000 M mobile X-ray system plays a central role as a key imaging tool within the emergency department and contributes directly to the storyline.

The placement is the result of close collaboration between Philips and the show’s production team, with a shared focus on accurately representing clinical environments. Philips experts worked alongside the crew to help ensure that the equipment was used and positioned in ways that reflect real-world practice.

In addition to mobile X-ray, a range of Philips technologies can be seen throughout the series, including patient monitoring systems, ultrasound solutions and defibrillators. Together, these technologies help create an authentic depiction of modern healthcare settings.

The Pitt is widely recognized for its realistic approach to emergency medicine, working closely with clinical experts to capture the pace, complexity and decision-making of care delivery. Philips supported this effort by providing technical guidance to help ensure accuracy across clinical scenarios.

Collaborating with The Pitt helps increase understanding of the realities of modern healthcare and supports an authentic portrayal of the critical role technology plays in patient care..

- Jie Xue, Chief Business Leader, Precision Diagnosis, Philips

“At Philips, we focus on supporting clinicians with solutions that work seamlessly in life-saving moments,” said Jie Xue, Chief Business Leader, Precision Diagnosis, Philips. “Collaborating with The Pitt helps increase understanding of the realities of modern healthcare and supports an authentic portrayal of the critical role technology plays in patient care.”

This collaboration reflects Philips’ ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare innovation and supporting greater understanding of the role technology plays in delivering care.