Sysmex America Awarded Contract to Service Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in Midwest States
Posted on: Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 09:01 CST
MUNDELEIN, Ill., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sysmex America, Inc., a leading medical diagnostic instrument manufacturer and health information systems developer, today announced that it has entered into a five-year Cost Per Reportable Result (CPRR) Agreement with the VA Midwest Health Care Network, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 23. Sysmex America will standardize hematology instrumentation, training, technical support, and service for twelve U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. The award was based on both technical merit and competitive pricing.
Through its system of hospitals and clinics located in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota, VISN 23 offers veterans a range of health care services including inpatient primary, secondary and tertiary care in medial, surgical, neurological, rehabilitative, short and long term psychiatry modalities; and primary and specialized medical, surgical, and mental health ambulatory care.
"It is with a great sense of stewardship that Sysmex America accepts our sixth VISN standardization award from the Veterans Administration," said John Kershaw, President, Sysmex America, Inc. "We embrace the opportunity to again demonstrate the performance, reliability, and responsiveness of our company's products and services as Veterans Administration Hospitals continue to tackle the challenges of a changing healthcare environment."
About Sysmex America, Inc.
Sysmex America, Inc., the U.S. headquarters of Sysmex Corporation (Kobe, Japan), is a world leader in clinical laboratory systemization and solutions, including clinical diagnostics, automation and information systems. Serving customers for over 35 years, Sysmex focuses on extending the boundaries of diagnostic science while providing the management information tools that make a real difference in clinical and operational results for people worldwide. For more information about Sysmex, please visit http://www.sysmex.com/usa .
Sysmex America
CONTACT: Tammy Kutz, Manager, Media & Events, Sysmex America, Inc.,+1-847-996-4531, or kutzt@sysmex.com
Web site: http://www.sysmex.com/http://www.sysmex.com/usa
Source: PRNewswire
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