HHS signs on with Siemens for managed equipment
February 5, 2020
HAMILTON, Ont. – Hamilton Health Sciences, one of Canada’s premier teaching and research hospitals, has entered into a strategic relationship with Siemens Healthineers in Canada worth approximately $270 million. For a contract lifetime of 15 years, with the option to extend the partnership for an additional 10 years, Siemens Healthineers will help Hamilton Health Sciences manage its medical imaging equipment and assist the hospital in raising the quality of care for patients.
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