GE Healthcare IT

Frost & Sullivan Award for Centricity™ Cardiology

The “2008 European Cardiology Information Systems Product Line Leadership of the Year Award” is presented to GE Healthcare for its Centricity CARDDAS product line. With information systems in Cardiology moving away from specific modalities and into single integrated solutions there is the potential as well as the market need for advanced features. GE Healthcare has kept abreast by investing in a strong portfolio for cardiology image and data management that has allowed the company to set the standards for product features and functionality in Cardiology Information Systems.

Shifting Cardiology Environment

Over the last few years there is an evident mindset change in the cardiology department, moving away from the typical Cath/Echo lab separation, trying to leverage the clinical benefits of cross-reference cardiac studies from both modalities. In addition, with the rise of multi-slice cardiac CT and MRI, cardiologists have generated increased demand for such studies.

Another area of greater than ever importance is early prevention thus also bringing pediatric cardiology into the picture. Integration with implantable devices (such as pacemakers) fuelled by the drive towards biotronic devices is another trend expected to have significant impact in the coming years. Last but not least, there’s a lot of activity and initiatives around full cardiac centers, outside the secondary care barriers.

The above increase the demand for Cardiology Information Systems of broader scope that maintain an open systems architecture and facilitate integration even with third-party products – a change both necessary and challenging for the majority of vendors.


Conclusion

GE Healthcare has in-depth understanding of end-user requirements, undertakes robust research and development efforts, demonstrates ability to respond to end-user requirements and attracts an expanding customer base.

GE Healthcare has presented a very strong product portfolio within the existing competitive environment and thus, is a deserving recipient of the “2008 European Cardiology Information Systems Product Line Leadership of the Year Award.”