* Creates knowledge to transform existing standards of care, leading to prevention, earlier diagnosis, greater efficiency and better outcomes.

Meeting The Needs of Diagnostic Imaging Centers
Through the company's strategic partnership with NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, a leading provider of ambulatory electronic medical record (EMR) and practice management (EPM) software, Siemens also provides an end-to-end workflow solution for standalone diagnostic imaging centers. (The companies recently achieved the first successful go live of Siemens RIS/PACS integrated with the NextGen EPM system at Galen Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty medical group in the Chattanooga, Tenn. region, in October 2005.)


"There is much being said about the need for greater IT adoption in healthcare and the integration of imaging and IT, but Siemens is the vendor that is making it happen and meeting our business model needs today," said James Busch, M.D., director, Specialty Networks, the application service provider (ASP) for the Galen Medical Group. "From a standalone imaging center perspective, having RIS/PACS interoperating with an EPM system provides a complete solution for managing our imaging workflow - from scheduling, registration and interpretation to billing - and that is what we achieve through our Siemens partnership."

In collaboration with Siemens, Specialty Networks expects to bring at least nine other diagnostic imaging center customers live on the Siemens/NextGen solution in the coming year.

Notes:
* The syngo Portals "Radiologist" and "Referring Physician" are not yet commercially available.
** 510(k) approval pending.


Siemens Also Showcases Advanced Clinical Applications for Magnetic Resonance Imaging; MAGNETOM MRI Systems and Software Improve Healthcare Delivery

Focusing on the powerful combination of Tim(R) (Total imaging matrix) technology and syngo(R) applications, Siemens is also showcasing its advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications at RSNA. From spinal to breast imaging and body diffusion techniques to remote assistance, Siemens' MRI leads the industry with advancements that are helping medical professionals improve the delivery of healthcare.

"As an innovation leader in MRI, Siemens is constantly enhancing its portfolio of clinical applications, helping the clinician achieve faster, more accurate diagnostic workflow," said Nancy Gillen, vice president, MRI Division, Siemens Medical Solutions. "Tim-powered applications have brought medical imaging to the next level by allowing doctors to detect and diagnose disease states earlier, offer more treatment options, and increase workflow and efficiency."

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