"Clinicians and patients are mobile but, in many healthcare settings today, access to patient information is stationary. When clinicians are required to use a stationary terminal they often have to alter their workflow and may be forced to write down or remember information until they can input it at a terminal, potentially sacrificing time and accuracy," said Gail Latimer, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Siemens Medical Solutions. "Due to its web-native architecture, Soarian can run on any device that supports its browser requirements, complementing the nomadic nature of clinicians."

About HealthAlliance Hospital
HealthAlliance Hospital is a full service, acute care hospital that serves the communities of north central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. As a member of UMass Memorial Health Care, HealthAlliance Hospital offers direct access to the advanced medical technology and specialty services that are part of the region's academic medical center. The HealthAlliance system includes a hospital with services on two campuses in Leominster and Fitchburg, a regional cancer center, a visiting nurse association, and several physician practices. For more information about HealthAlliance, visit www.healthalliance.com.
About Siemens Medical Solutions
Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE: SI) is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. Recent acquisitions in the area of in-vitro diagnostics - such as Diagnostic Products Corporation and Bayer Diagnostics - mark a significant milestone for Siemens as it becomes the first full service diagnostics company. Employing more than 41,000 people worldwide and operating in over 130 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 8.23 billion EUR, orders of 9.33 billion EUR and group profit of 1.06 billion EUR for fiscal 2006 (Sept. 30). Further information can be found by visiting www.siemens.com/medical-pressroom.

About InnerWireless
InnerWireless, Inc. guarantees wireless coverage inside hospitals and healthcare-related facilities with its Medical-grade Wireless Utility, a unified, broadband wireless distribution platform. Engineered to support a full range of wireless services and applications, the Medical-grade Wireless Utility enables wireless systems essential for interpersonal communications, clinical operations, and building operations. In addition, InnerWireless has launched Spot to provide wireless, high-assurance location tracking for hospital assets, clinical staff and patients. For more information about InnerWireless, visit www.InnerWireless.com.

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