News | Radiology Business | May 26, 2023

Block Imaging is a leading U.S. provider of refurbished medical imaging equipment, service, and parts; it is an approach toward more sustainable diagnostics

Block Imaging is a leading U.S. provider of refurbished medical imaging equipment, service, and parts; it is an approach toward more sustainable diagnostics

May 26, 2023 — Siemens Healthineers and CommonSpirit Health have agreed to acquire Block Imaging. This new acquisition will provide more sustainable options and support increasing demand from U.S. hospitals, health systems, and other care sites for multi-vendor imaging parts and services.

“This acquisition, which builds on our existing relationship with CommonSpirit Health, will enable us to offer even more value to our customers and their patients, while promoting efforts to repair and reuse equipment, helping to eliminate waste. Healthcare providers and industry need to work together to solve our common challenges,” said David Pacitti, president of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. and head of the Americas, Siemens Healthineers.

Under the agreement, Block Imaging will continue supplying parts to providers across the United States to help create a more sustainable and cost-effective fleet of imaging equipment.

“This acquisition supports our efforts to provide reliable, accessible medical care in the communities we serve, and also aligns with our commitment to sustainable choices for the healthcare industry,” said Marvin O’Quinn, president and chief operating officer of CommonSpirit Health.

“Through this new agreement, Block Imaging will have the opportunity to expand our reach and accelerate our mission to provide a second chance at life for imaging equipment so that healthcare providers can provide a second chance at life for patients,” said Josh Block, president of Block Imaging.

The closing of this acquisition is subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.   

For more information: www.siemens-healthineers.com


Related Content

News | Information Technology

April 25, 2024 — NewVue Inc., a leader in innovative cloud-native radiology workflow solutions, announced a strategic ...

Time April 25, 2024
arrow
News | Radiation Dose Management

April 25, 2024 — BIOTRONIK, a leading global medical technology company specializing in innovative cardiovascular and ...

Time April 25, 2024
arrow
News | PET Imaging

April 24, 2024 — A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare ...

Time April 24, 2024
arrow
News | Radiology Business

April 23, 2024 — A diverse writing group—lead by authors at the University of Toronto—have developed an approach for ...

Time April 23, 2024
arrow
News | FDA

April 23, 2024 — Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, today announced its Philips Zenition 30 mobile C ...

Time April 23, 2024
arrow
News | Ultrasound Imaging

April 22, 2024 — GE HealthCare announced the launch of the Voluson Signature 20 and 18 ultrasound systems, which ...

Time April 22, 2024
arrow
News | Artificial Intelligence

April 19, 2024 — Large language model GPT-4 matched the performance of radiologists in detecting errors in radiology ...

Time April 22, 2024
arrow
News | Lung Imaging

April 17, 2024 — A Medicare policy requiring primary care providers (PCPs) to share in the decision-making with patients ...

Time April 17, 2024
arrow
News | Radiology Business

April 17, 2024 — VISTA.AI announced the appointment of Daniel Hawkins as President and CEO. The company is pioneering AI ...

Time April 17, 2024
arrow
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

April 17, 2024 — Hyperfine, Inc., a groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the ...

Time April 17, 2024
arrow
Subscribe Now