Philips and Klinikum Stuttgart hospital sign 10-year innovation partnership agreement

"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.”

In 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.”

A 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.