Fujifilm Signs Agreement with Providence Health & Services to Deliver Endoscopy Products and Services

The Endoscopy Division of FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. announced today that it was awarded a five-year agreement with Providence Health & Services to convert existing endoscopic solutions within 37 hospitals and health care facilities.  Providence Health & Services is the third largest not-for-profit health system in the United States*; they are committed to providing for the needs of their communities – across Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

“We are pleased to expand our relationship and to be recognized as a premium provider by Providence Health & Services,” said Keiichi Nagata, president, Endoscopy Division of FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. “Fujifilm takes a comprehensive approach to endoscopy that goes beyond imaging instruments and technology to provide personalized service, support, and solutions for healthcare professionals.”

The new implementation will include a dedicated project coordinator that will assist in the future growth of the Providence installation and training base. Under the agreement, Fujifilm will install their latest imaging technology including Fujifilm’s ultrasound processor Sonart, EB-530US ultrasound video bronchoscopes, 600 Series endoscopes with CMOS technology and the EPX-440HD with FICE among other products. The agreement includes a working relationship to guide the development of future product concepts.

For more information, please visit: www.fujifilmendoscopy.com.

*Source:  Providence Health & Services. “About Providence: Creating Healthier Communities, Together.”   http://www2.providence.org/phs/Pages/default.aspx

About Fujifilm
FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging products and medical informatics solutions to meet the needs of healthcare facilities today and well into the future. From an unrivaled selection of digital x-ray systems, to the Synapse® brand of PACS, RIS and cardiovascular products, to advanced women’s health imaging systems, Fujifilm has products that are ideal for any size imaging environment. The Endoscopy Division of FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. supplies high quality, technologically advanced FUJINON brand endoscopes to the medical market. TeraMedica Division delivers healthcare informatics, and is the leading provider of vendor neutral, enterprise-wide solutions for unrestricted medical image management. FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is headquartered in Stamford, CT. For more information please visit www.fujifilmhealthcare.com and www.fujifilmendoscopy.com.
 
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including: healthcare, with medical systems, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics; graphic systems; highly functional materials, such as flat panel display materials; optical devices, such as broadcast and cinema lenses; digital imaging; and document products. These are based on a vast portfolio of chemical, mechanical, optical, electronic, software and production technologies.  In the year ended March 31, 2015, the company had global revenues of $20.8 billion, at an exchange rate of 120 yen to the dollar. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit: www.fujifilmholdings.com.

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