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Philips Tops Clarivate’s 2024 Global Innovator List for 11th Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips, a prominent figure in health technology, has once again secured its position in the 2024 Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator™ list, marking its eleventh consecutive inclusion. With a dedication to R&D programs and collaborative efforts, Philips … Read the full press release

Philips Nominates New Members to Supervisory Board, Continues Focus on Healthcare Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips, a prominent player in health technology, proposes the re-appointment of Chairman Feike Sijbesma and Peter Löscher to its Supervisory Board, along with the appointment of Benoît Ribadeau-Dumas as a new member. The nominations, to be voted … Read the full press release

Philips-Led Consortium Receives €6.5 Million Grant to Enhance Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

(IN BRIEF) The COMBINE-CT consortium, led by Philips and supported by a €6.5 million grant from the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), is dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD, characterized by the accumulation of … Read the full press release

Philips Unveils Mobile MRI System with Helium-Free Operations for Enhanced Patient-Centric Care at #RSNA23

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips has introduced the world’s first mobile MRI system with helium-free operations, known as BlueSeal MR Mobile, at #RSNA23, the prominent medical imaging conference. This groundbreaking technology offers flexible and agile MRI services, allowing placement in more … Read the full press release

Philips Unveils Cutting-Edge Healthcare Innovations at #RSNA23 Focused on Enhancing Patient Care and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, has showcased its commitment to improving patient care and healthcare providers’ efficiency at #RSNA23, the world’s largest medical imaging conference. Recognizing the challenges faced by radiologists and healthcare staff, with … Read the full press release

Philips AI Platform Speeds Up Bone Fracture Diagnosis in Norway’s Healthcare System

(IN BRIEF) Philips’ AI-enabled clinical applications platform, in collaboration with Norwegian healthcare provider Vestre Viken Health Trust, is helping accelerate the diagnosis of bone fractures in Norway. The AI-based bone fracture radiology application deployed on Philips AI Manager streamlines the … Read the full press release

Philips Earns Red Dot Best-of-the-Best Awards for Innovative Design Excellence and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Philips, a renowned health technology company, has earned prestigious recognition from the Red Dot Design Awards in 2023. The company was honored with two Best-of-the-Best awards, demonstrating its commitment to high-quality design and innovation. The first award was … Read the full press release

Philips Collaborates with Tampere Heart Hospital to Enhance Environmental Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Philips has completed a comprehensive analysis of Tampere Heart Hospital’s environmental sustainability, focusing on interventional cardiology and carbon footprint evaluation. The findings have been transformed into a joint action plan to expedite the hospital’s efforts to achieve net-zero … Read the full press release

Philips Unveils Advanced Cardiology Solutions and Clinical Data at TCT 2023

(IN BRIEF) Philips is set to showcase its latest innovations in cardiology at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) annual meeting in San Francisco, USA. The company will present a comprehensive portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions designed to support … Read the full press release

Philips Tops Forbes’ 2023 “World’s Best Employers” List in Health Care Equipment & Services

(IN BRIEF) Philips has once again secured a place on Forbes’ 2023 “World’s Best Employers” list, ranking among the top 100 organizations globally. The company earned the title of the best employer in the Health Care Equipment & Services category. … Read the full press release

Philips Unveils AI-Enhanced Ultrasound Solutions to Improve Early Detection in Obstetrics and Gynecology

(IN BRIEF) Philips is introducing AI-enabled point-of-care OB/GYN ultrasound solutions and intelligent workflows at the International Society in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) 2023 World Congress. These innovations aim to aid in the early detection of abnormalities in pregnancy and gynecological … Read the full press release

Philips Recognized as One of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies in International Analysis

(IN BRIEF) Philips has earned recognition as one of the world’s most trustworthy companies in an international analysis conducted by Statista in collaboration with Newsweek. The analysis considered the perspectives of customers, investors, and employees. In the survey, over 70,000 … Read the full press release

Philips Introduces Microvascular Imaging Super Resolution CEUS for Enhanced Lesion Characterization on EPIQ Elite Ultrasound System

(IN BRIEF) Philips has introduced Microvascular Imaging Super Resolution Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) on its EPIQ Elite ultrasound system, offering significant advancements in lesion characterization and diagnostic confidence. CEUS, which utilizes micro-bubble contrast media instead of iodinated contrast media, provides up … Read the full press release

Exor Becomes 15% Shareholder in Philips, Supporting Health Technology and Innovation Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Health technology leader Royal Philips and diversified holding company Exor N.V. announce a relationship agreement where Exor acquires a 15% shareholding in Philips. This investment supports Philips’ strategy and value creation plan focused on health and well-being through … Read the full press release

High-Risk Pregnancy Referral Tool by Philips Wins Gold Award for Design Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Philips and Philips Foundation have received the prestigious GRAND PRIX and GOLD Design Effectiveness Award from the Design Business Association (DBA) for their High-Risk Pregnancy Referral tool. The tool, consisting of simple referral cards, has been designed for … Read the full press release

Philips’ AI-Powered MRI Magnet Wins MedTech Breakthrough Award

(IN BRIEF) Philips’ BlueSeal MR operations magnet has received the ‘Best New Technology Solution for Radiology’ award at the 7th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program. The BlueSeal Magnet is the first and only fully sealed magnet in the industry that … Read the full press release

Philips and Al Qassimi Hospital collaborate on ULC-PCI educational programs to benefit patients

(IN BRIEF) Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah has become the first hospital in the Middle East to host a course on ultra-low-contrast percutaneous coronary intervention (ULC-PCI) sponsored by Philips. The course is part of a global education program, with attendees … Read the full press release

Julia Strandberg named as new Chief Business Leader for Philips’ Connected Care businesses

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips has appointed Julia Strandberg as the Chief Business Leader of its Connected Care businesses, effective from April 24, 2023. Strandberg, who joins Philips from Pear Therapeutics, will become a member of Philips’ Executive Committee reporting to … Read the full press release

Kees Wesdorp to step down from his leadership at Philips’ Precision Diagnosis businesses

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 8-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, has announced leadership change at its  Precision Diagnosis businesses as the current leader, Kees Wesdorp, has decided to step down from … Read the full press release

Kees Wesdorp tritt von seiner Führung im Geschäftsbereich Precision Diagnosis von Philips zurück

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) AMSTERDAM, 8-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA), ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Gesundheitstechnologie, hat einen Führungswechsel bei seinem  Der derzeitige Leiter von Precision Diagnosis, Kees Wesdorp, hat beschlossen, von seiner Position zurückzutreten und das Unternehmen … Read the full press release

Télémédecine : Philips Collaboration Live, la solution de diagnostic à distance de la société, s’étend à d’autres plates-formes mobiles suite à l’expansion de son autorisation de marché 510(k) de la FDA américaine

La première technologie de télé-échographie intégrée de qualité diagnostique de l’industrie permet aux cliniciens de parler, d’envoyer des SMS, de partager l’écran et de transférer le contrôle à des collègues distants en temps réel La nouvelle fonctionnalité permet d’augmenter la … Read the full press release

Telemedicine: Philips Collaboration Live, the company’s remote diagnosis solution, expands to additional mobile platforms following expansion of its U.S. FDA 510(k) market clearance

Industry first integrated, diagnostic quality tele-ultrasound technology lets clinicians talk, text, screen share, and transfer control to remote colleagues in real time New functionality helps increase diagnostic confidence on compatible clients including iOS, Android, Chrome web browser and Windows Peer … Read the full press release

First report on the climate reporting performance of the Euro STOXX 50

Strong EU policy is driving climate reporting performance but COP26 pivotal for setting out strategy to accelerate meaningful emissions reductions Nearly all Euro STOXX 50 companies offer low-carbon products and services while over half have set science-based targets which include … Read the full press release

Philips advances commitment to faster treatment for stroke patients through expanded capabilities and new partnership with NICO.LAB

Expanded capabilities of Philips Image Guided Therapy System – Azurion – and new collaboration with NICO.LAB add to the latest advances in Philips’ commitment to reduce time to stroke treatment, a key factor in improving outcomes Partnership enhances Philips’ deep … Read the full press release

Philips 6th annual sleep survey “Seeking Solutions: How COVID-19 Changed Sleep Around the World”

70% of people surveyed have experienced one or more new sleep challenges since the start of the pandemic 72% of surveyed sleep apnea patients who discontinued CPAP therapy cited COVID-19 related reasons 58% reported a willingness to use telehealth for … Read the full press release

Philips extends sponsorship with Eindhoven football club PSV — world’s longest running partnership

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 11-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips announces that it has signed an extension to its 107-year sponsorship with Eindhoven football club PSV for 10 more years until 2031. Since the Philips Sport Vereeniging was founded in 1913, … Read the full press release

Philips sponsors the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine’s upcoming COVID-19 marathon webinar

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 27-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Philips announces its support to the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM)’s upcoming COVID-19 marathon webinar by sponsoring the event. The webinar is designed to strengthen the efforts of the international community … Read the full press release

Philips adds Carestream’s cloud-based enterprise imaging informatics platform to its expanded radiology informatics portfolio

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 7-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips will add Carestream’s cloud-based enterprise imaging informatics platform to its expanded radiology informatics portfolio. This will happen through the acquisition Philips has just announced for the Healthcare Information Systems business of … Read the full press release

Philips: Azurion with FlexArm makes it easier for the clinician to perform imaging across the whole patient in both 2D and 3D

Gantry breakthrough on industry-leading Azurion platform opens up new imaging and patient positioning opportunities to enhance care (PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 18-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced Azurion with FlexArm, to … Read the full press release

Philips launches Philips Cares in the U.S. to help family caregivers by leveraging digital technology

New digital experience empowers caregivers and their loved ones to connect care and enhance support with meaningful insights across the aging journey (PRESS RELEASE) LAS VEGAS, NV, USA/ AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 08-Jan-2019  — /EuropaWire/ — At CES 2019 (Booth #44219, January 8-11, … Read the full press release

Philips to unveil the world’s first personalized and AI-powered shaving solution at CES 2019

Philips unveils new Shaver series 7000, the world’s first personalized and AI-powered shaving solution (PRESS RELEASE) LAS VEGAS, NV, USA/ AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 08-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — At CES 2019 (Booth #44219, January 8-11, Las Vegas, U.S.), Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global … Read the full press release

Philips showcases new suite of radiation oncology systems and software at ASTRO 2018

New Big Bore RT and Ingenia Ambition/Elition MR-RT imaging systems and Pinnacle Evolution treatment planning software support improved patient care, accelerated time to treatment and enhanced patient satisfaction AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands and SAN ANTONIO, U.S., 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: … Read the full press release

Philips on AI and adaptive intelligence in healthcare

AMSTERDAM, 31-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At a time when health systems and healthcare professionals are under more pressure than ever to do more with less, the promise of intelligent technology that can deliver life-changing insights from all our data is … Read the full press release

Industry-first integrated tele-ultrasound solution based on Philips’ Lumify portable ultrasound system and powered by IIT’s Reacts collaborative platform

Industry-first integrated tele-ultrasound solution breaks down barriers for care providers – from clinicians, teaching institutions, medical students and residents to EMS personnel, disaster relief organizations and hospitals with satellite clinics Enables remote collaboration and virtual training through face-to-face conversation along … Read the full press release

Philips eICU program helped Avera Health enhance care quality and efficiency

Health system has reduced costs by USD 62 million, reduced nearly 11,000 bed days in the ICU, with more than 260 lives saved in past 12 months AMSTERDAM, 27-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahead of the 2018 Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems … Read the full press release

Philips recognized as a Top 100 Global Innovator by Clarivate Analytics

AMSTERDAM, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that it was named a 2017 Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovator. Clarivate Analytics’ (formerly known as the Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property & Science … Read the full press release

Philips will showcase its wide portfolio of OB/GYN ultrasound tools at 27th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG)

Company expands offering in Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound (OB/GYN) with innovations that are designed to support earlier, easier and more confident diagnosis New anatomical intelligence, fingertip control and enhanced imaging versatility features for Philips’ EPIQ and Affiniti ultrasound systems offer … Read the full press release

Philips to improve the lives of 300 million people a year by 2025

Philips makes extended commitment to improve the lives of 300 million people in underserved healthcare communities by 2025 Amsterdam, the Netherlands  and New York, U.S.A., 19-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, is … Read the full press release

Philips: Automated 3D Echocardiographic analysis of left-heart chambers is an accurate alternative to conventional manual methodology

AMSTERDAM, 03-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a leader in health technology, today announced the results from a global study indicating that automated three-dimensional echocardiographic (3DE) analysis of left-heart chambers is an accurate alternative to conventional manual … Read the full press release

Philips is the world’s largest patent applicant for the second consecutive year

Philips filed 2,568 patent applications* at the EPO during 2016 Company maintains number-one position in three strategic patent filing areas: ‘Medical Technology’, ‘Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy’ and ‘Measurement’  AMSTERDAM, 08-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading health technology company Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, … Read the full press release