Siemens Healthineers and The Queen’s Health Systems, Hawai‘i’s largest private health care provider and its largest private employer, have entered into an eight-year Value Partnership to support the expansion and upgrade of diagnostic imaging offerings at Queen’s to enable more timely access to urgent and routine services for patients across Hawai‘i.
By adopting advanced, AI-enabled imaging systems, including magnetic resonance (MR), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and X-Ray, Queen’s is working to lessen the impact of nationwide radiology staffing shortages on employees and patients. With faster, more efficient scans and post-scan image review, patients will be better able to remain within the Queen’s systems for imaging services, enhancing their continuity of care.
The new equipment and technology are intended to support Queen’s ongoing efforts to provide a higher quality of care and fulfill its mission of improving the health and well-being of the people of Hawaii.
“We are pleased to partner with Siemens Healthineers with the goal of optimizing care for our patients utilizing advanced imaging solutions,” said Darlena Chadwick, executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Queen’s Health Systems. “We are always looking for innovative ways of providing care and this partnership helps us continue investing in leading-edge resources for our patients.”
The Queen’s Health Systems has more than 9,500 employees and more than 1,800 affiliated physicians and providers in its statewide network. The health system is made up of six hospitals (The Queen’s Medical Center – Punchbowl, The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu, The Queen’s Medical Center – Wahiawā, The Queen’s Medical Center – Kahi Mohala, Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital, and Molokai General Hospital).
“We are proud to partner with The Queen’s Health Systems in delivering advanced technologies as they navigate the challenges of operating a major health care system across the Hawaiian Islands,” said John Kowal, president and head of the Americas at Siemens Healthineers. “Their investment in new imaging equipment reflects a strong commitment to elevating patient care and delivering high-quality service.”
