SYDNEY and LINKÖPING,
Sweden, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical imaging
IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) has signed a
13-year contract with NSW Health in Australia for an enterprise radiology imaging
solution across Australia's
largest public health system. It will provide 11 NSW Health
organizations with a common platform and the ability to seamlessly
share images and information across departments and locations,
resulting in better patient outcomes.
"We are pleased to confirm that we have entered into an
agreement with Sectra to provide 11 Local Health Districts and
specialty networks across NSW Health with a new, state-of-the-art
digital capability on an 'as a service' basis. The enterprise
radiology imaging service comprises a common platform for handling
all image information, which allows efficient collaboration around
medical images and information across the multiple clinical teams
and health organizations," said Dr Zoran
Bolevich, eHealth NSW Chief Executive and NSW Health Chief
Information Officer.
Dr Bolevich continued; "The platform will provide patients with
more modern and improved services such as SMS reminders for
appointments and secure access to their images via an on-line
portal."
The platform will closely integrate with other core clinical
systems, including the electronic medical record, patient
administration systems and enterprise imaging repository.
The ultimate aim is to provide secure, easy and immediate access
to medical imaging information across Australia's most populous state, allowing
clinicians to make timely decisions about patient care.
The platform will be implemented and used across nine local
health districts, the Sydney Children's Hospital Network and NSW
Health Pathology's Forensic and Analytical Science Service.
Together, they manage a joint volume of more than 1.8 million
imaging exams per year. Approximately one billion historical image
links are being migrated to the new system for quick and easy
access to prior images, supporting improved patient care.
"This agreement represents a major breakthrough for Sectra in
the Australian market with our enterprise imaging solution,
recognised for high customer satisfaction around the globe. For
many years, we have been committed to providing the Australian
market with comprehensive breast imaging systems. With this
contract, and together with NSW Health, we will work to bring more
value for patients by consolidating imaging needs, improving
healthcare diagnostics and opening doors for integrated diagnostics
and new technologies such as AI," says Bart
Thielen, President of Sectra Australia and New Zealand.
To learn more about the benefits of the new medical imaging
platform, see
http://www.ehealth.nsw.gov.au/programs/clinical/mi.
About the contract
Sectra was selected as the preferred vendor in May 2018. The contract was signed in April 2019, following completion of a proof of
concept project and finalisation of contract terms and conditions.
In addition to the Sectra software, the contract includes
third-party products and services, implementation and ongoing
support of the solution, which will be provided on an 'as a
service' basis. The total order value amounts to AUD 85 million
(corresponding to approx. EUR 53
million) for the 13-year contract. The revenue from the
contract will be spread out over the period, with a gradual ramp up
for the first few years.
Sectras enterprise radiology imaging solution, as purchased by
NSW Health, is a key component of Sectra's enterprise imaging
solution and allow consolidation of image handling, while ensuring
clinical workflow efficiency. The enterprise imaging solution is
modular and supports the most image-intense departments—radiology,
pathology, cardiology and orthopaedics. Being built on the same
technical platform, customers can easily extend a departmental
solution to create a comprehensive VNA and enterprise image
management solution without major investments or the replacement of
existing components. Read more about Sectra and why Sectra PACS is
"Best in KLAS" for a sixth consecutive year at
http://www.sectra.com/medical/.
About Sectra
Sectra assists hospitals throughout the world to enhance the
efficiency of care, and authorities and defense forces in
Europe to protect society's most
sensitive information. Thereby, Sectra contributes to a healthier
and safer society. The company was founded in 1978, has its head
office in Linköping, Sweden, with
direct sales in 19 countries, and operates through partners
worldwide. Sales in the 2017/2018 fiscal year totaled SEK 1,267 million. The Sectra share is quoted on
the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. For more information,
visit www.sectra.com.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, CEO and President Sectra AB,
+46(0)705-23-52-27
Marie Ekström Trägårdh, Executive Vice President Sectra AB and
President Sectra Imaging IT Solutions, +46(0)708-23-56-10
Bart Thielen, Managing Director
Sectra Australia and New Zealand,
+61(0)437-806-234
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