Philips and Flevo Hospital sign long-term strategic partnership agreement enabling continuous innovation and optimization of patient care

“Thanks to our broad portfolio, we can help Flevo Hospital achieve its ambitions and overcome the challenges it faces,” said Henk Valk, CEO at Philips Benelux. “In this collaboration, we will work as partners to realize a future-proof hospital. Innovation is the most important part, but good education, together with the maintenance and service of our technology, are also enormously important for the Flevo Hospital to be able to deliver high-quality patient care. In every way, we can strengthen each other and help to improve care, making cooperations like this crucial now and into the future.”

During the term of the contract, Philips will act as the preferred supplier of imaging systems, such as MR, CT and ultrasound, and patient monitoring systems. The purchase of equipment is organized through a multi-year medical technology plan to reduce costs for the hospital and make it more transparent. Flevo Hospital will gain early insight into new Philips solutions to ensure that the right equipment is purchased at the right time. The ambition of Flevo Hospital is to be able to quickly use new innovative Philips solutions to optimize workflows, patient pathways and patient experiences while driving efficiencies and cost optimization. 

Under the agreement, Philips and Flevo Hospital will also work on innovation programs aimed at introducing innovative technologies and ensuring their optimal use, such as expanding patient monitoring in the hospital, as well as facilitating care outside the hospital. Another goal focuses on further enhancing the staff experience to foster passionate and committed employees. Each year, an education plan will be agreed on for the development and education of healthcare providers and medical technicians in the hospital, so that Philips' technology can be used optimally and efficiently for patient care.