Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Marlborough, Mass. – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX), an innovative women’s health company, announced today a global partnership agreement to offer care professionals integrated solutions comprising diagnostic imaging modalities, advanced informatics and services for screening, diagnosis and treatment of women across the world. The collaboration combines Hologic’s innovative mammography technologies and Philips’ leading portfolio of ultrasound, MRI, CT, and X-ray systems, advanced informatics and broad range of services, including maintenance, upgrade, training and operational performance management services.
“No two women are alike, and we are teaming up with care providers and leading industry partners to support the delivery of a tailored, seamless breast care experience for women,” said said Rob Cascella, CEO Diagnosis & Treatment businesses for Royal Philips. “That is why I am very pleased to announce our new partnership with Hologic for mammography. This partnership allows us to offer a complete set of innovative diagnostic imaging systems, software and services to our customers, including Hologic’s market-leading mammography solutions for breast screening and diagnosis of women in need of care.”