Angeion’s Medical Graphics Business Awarded National Group Purchasing Contract by HealthTrust
Hospitals Gain Access to Agreement for MedGraphics Cardiorespiratory Diagnostic Systems
PR Newswire — February 8, 2012
SAINT PAUL, Minn., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Angeion Corporation (NASDAQ: ANGN) announced that it has signed an agreement with HealthTrust Purchasing Group, L.P., (HealthTrust), to provide its members with Angeion’s complete line of MedGraphics® cardiorespiratory diagnostic systems, including related supplies and services. HealthTrust members will have direct access to specially negotiated pricing and terms for MedGraphics systems. These systems diagnose heart and lung disorders while in their earliest stages and monitor therapy across the spectrum of care for such conditions as heart failure or asthma and other forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
“We are delighted to have been selected to supply the members served by HealthTrust with our full line of cardiorespiratory diagnostic systems and services,” said Gregg O. Lehman, Ph.D., Angeion’s president and Chief Executive Officer. “This agreement will provide HealthTrust’s acute care facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices and alternate care sites easier access to our innovative technologies and world-class services to achieve successful outcomes and effective care management for their patients.”
MedGraphics provides essential clinical information to healthcare professionals through non-invasive cardiorespiratory assessment to improve the care of patients in leading hospitals, clinics and physician offices throughout the U.S. and in more than 75 countries around the world.
MedGraphics’ portfolio includes:
