Radiology Business March 24, 2025
Siemens Healthineers has inked a $560 million (USD) imaging and artificial intelligence deal with the Canadian government, the two announced Friday.
The new “value partnership” is with the Alberta Cancer Foundation, as providers seek to support earlier diagnoses and shorter wait times. Under the eight-year deal, Siemens Healthineers will work to replace old imaging and oncology-treatment equipment across Alberta.
The Germany-based industry giant also is investing $175 million of its own funds to establish two centers of excellence. One will focus on AI and machine learning while the other will bolster oncology training in Alberta. (Siemens also owns cancer care giant Varian following its $16.4 billion acquisition in 2021.)
“This partnership will reduce wait times and patient expenses while...