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Catholic Health and GE HealthCare partner to expand patient access across Long Island
Catholic Health and GE HealthCare partner to expand patient access across Long
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Catholic Health, an integrated health system located on Long Island, NY, and GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announced today a 10-year strategic partnership, known as a Care Alliance, valued at approximately $500 million, to help expand access to advanced imaging, precision diagnostics and AI-enabled technology across Catholic Health in support of innovative, compassionate and patient-centered care. This will be one of the largest Care Alliances between GE HealthCare and a leading healthcare system in the United States to date; spanning equipment, service, digital solutions, cloud solutions and AI-enabled technologies. The Care Alliance centers on system-wide technology and equipment modernization across key Catholic Health service lines, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and women’s health. Through this modernization, Catholic Health aims to: Expand Catholic Health’s renowned cardiology practice by extending advanced cardiac imaging to multiple outpatient and ambulatory sites, helping improve access to high-quality cardiac services closer to home. Reduce delays in the oncology care journey by adding MR, CT, and PET technologies equipped with on-device AI solutions, with the goal of decreasing the time from diagnostic imaging to treatment. Expand nuclear medicine capabilities at Catholic Health’s St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® and Good Samaritan University Hospital flagship locations to enhance diagnostic confidence in oncology. Add hundreds of ultrasound systems to help increase department efficiency and support clinician confidence at the point of care, including at the bedside. Enhance women's health with expanded capabilities in OB/GYN and maternal fetal medicine. A unique aspect of the Care Alliance is an embedded cardiovascular scientist that can work directly with Catholic Health clinicians to help highlight physician perspectives, clinical insights and patient care needs, potentially informing future equipment and technology considerations. “This Care Alliance represents an important investment in the future of health care on Long Island and reflects Catholic Health’s commitment to innovating in ways that improve how care is delivered,” said Gary Havican, Interim President and CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Health. “By combining Catholic Health’s clinical expertise and commitment to compassionate, high-quality care wit...