Siemens Medical Solutions, headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, is one of the largest suppliers of medical technologies in the world, offering complete solutions comprising innovative medical devices, advanced information technology, as well as consulting services that increase the efficiency of healthcare while improving the quality of care to patients worldwide. The company develops and manufactures a broad range of medical equipment including imaging systems for diagnostics, radiation therapy equipment for treatment, audiological products, life support and patient monitoring systems, anesthesia equipment and information technology solutions.

To fulfill its role as a complete solutions provider, Siemens works closely with healthcare providers to optimize clinical processes and increase healthcare efficiency by combining innovative medical devices and therapy systems with leading-edge information and communications technology. The company helps facilitate workflow and more effectively manage disease by identifying and streamlining processes for the treatment of specific conditions, such as coronary disease or stroke. Ultimately, Siemens strives to advance the quality of patient care by providing medical solutions throughout all stages of the health management process, from prevention and rehabilitation, to home care and cure.

Since 1877, Siemens has been advancing the quality of healthcare through the development of such innovations as the first X-ray tube patent (1896); the first hearing aid with adjustable amplification (1910); the first 'real-time' ultrasound unit (1965); the first instant X-ray image (1975); the first whole body Spiral CT for fast volume scanning (1989); the first high-contrast, flicker-free image monitor with high luminescence (1991); and the first PET-CT hybrid scanning system (1999).

Innovation is key for Siemens Medical, with the company making significant investments in research and development each year. Due to this investment, the company's research and development teams apply for a new patent almost every day and nearly two-thirds of the products currently offered are less than three years old. Throughout the past five years, Siemens has strengthened its position as a complete healthcare solutions provider by investing in or acquiring businesses that support its solutions strategy, including the acquisitions of Acuson Corporation and Shared Medical Systems, and investments in Oxford Magnet Technology and CTI PET Systems. The company also has developed strategic technology partnerships with Toshiba, Marconi and Esaoate, to name a few.

Employing 28,000 worldwide, Siemens Medical Solutions encourages corporate citizenship and participates in activities that support the communities where its employees work and live, whether through monetary donations or sponsorship of volunteer activities. In addition, the company is dedicated to protecting the environment through its support of commuter, recycling and resource reduction programs.

Siemens Medical Solutions is a key business unit of Siemens AG (Munich, Germany, NYSE: SI), a worldwide leader in electrical engineering and electronics for more than 150 years. With 460,000 employees in over 190 countries, Siemens is able to draw on a worldwide base of experience and knowledge to deliver products and solutions for the new century, resulting in a global network of innovation.