Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics announced that it has been selected by Premier Inc., the nation's largest Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), to provide a complete line of immunoassay, chemistry, automation and urinalysis solutions. The agreement is part of Premier's recently issued "Core Lab" segment which sought solution providers in six separate bid categories. Siemens has been selected to provide the Integrated and Urinalysis solutions.

"We are extremely pleased to assist Premier's network by delivering our complete portfolio of solutions," said John Nosenzo, senior vice president, Americas Region, Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics. "This agreement demonstrates that Siemens is a provider of choice for leading healthcare professionals and organizations such as Premier. Siemens is committed to providing leaders in the healthcare industry with solutions that set new performance standards and optimize patient outcomes."

Hospitals in Premier's alliance will utilize the full line of ADVIA® Chemistry Systems, ADVIA® 2400, 1800, and 1200. The full line of Immunoassay Systems; ADVIA® Centaur® XP, ADVIA® Centaur CP, IMMULITE® 1000, 2000, 2500 and Automation Solutions such as ADVIA® WorkCell® and ADVIA® LabCell®. The ADVIA® 1800 Chemistry System will enable labs to perform 1800 tests per hour and work more efficiently through its high-resolution touch screen which delivers push-button operation. The ADVIA® Centaur® XP Immunoassay System delivers powerful productivity through its data archive feature which reduces time spent on administrative tasks. The various IMMULITE products deliver exceptional performance through extensive menus which encompass routine and esoteric assays for faster clinical diagnostic information. ADVIA® LabCell® provides a comprehensive menu of automation and pre-analytical components that route samples for optimal efficiency.

"Siemens ability to provide innovative and effective solutions to meet the needs of our members was key in the selection process," said, Barbara Maillet, Sr. Director of Laboratory Services, Premier Inc. "These technologies will enable our hospitals to satisfy the growing demands in their laboratories."

Premier will also offer Siemens' urinalysis solutions to its network including the ADVIA® Urinalysis WorkCell which minimizes sample handling and maximizes throughput. The solution enables more tests to be completed per hour by integrating urine chemistry and urine sediment analyzers. Siemens continues to provide the highest level of quality service and support, including its state-of-the-art tools and global logistical network.

About Premier, 2006 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Recipient
Serving 1,700 hospitals and more than 45,000 other healthcare sites, Premier Inc. is the largest healthcare alliance in the United States dedicated to improving patient outcomes while safely reducing the cost of care. Owned by not-for-profit hospitals, Premier operates the nation's largest healthcare purchasing network, the most comprehensive repository of hospital clinical and financial information and one of the largest policy-holder owned, hospital professional liability risk-retention groups in healthcare. Headquartered in San Diego, Premier has offices in Charlotte, N.C. and Washington. For more information, visit www.premierinc.com.

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