STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Sept. 11, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Elekta (Other OTC:EKTAF) has recently signed a contract with HealthTrust Purchasing Group (HPG) for stereotactic radiosurgery and associated neuroscience products for member hospital and clinic groups. HPG is one of the US top healthcare group purchasing organizations with a current membership in excess of 900 facilities and contracting volume of approximately USD 5 billion.
The selection of Elekta's Leksell Gamma Knife(R), Leksell Stereotactic System(R) and Elekta Neuromag(TM) (magnetoencephalograph, MEG), allows HPG members to access the most technologically advanced products in non- invasive and minimally invasive neurosurgery at a very competitive price. The unique properties of these products have made them the gold standard in the fields of stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic neurosurgery and diagnostic brain mapping.
"Elekta has the leading edge technology, financial strength and comprehensive support services that hospital groups are seeking in order to improve treatment effectiveness and increase profitability," said Tomas Puusepp, Executive Vice President and Head of Elekta's operations in North America. "Gamma Knife(R) surgery has been proven to provide an excellent return on investment and strengthens a facility's competitive position in the fields of neurosurgery and radiation oncology. By including MEG, the HPG members will be able to increase treatment efficacy while attaining a strong competitive advantage", Tomas Puusepp concludes.
For further information, please contact: Peter Ejemyr, Group VP Corporate Communications, Elekta AB (publ) Phone: +46 8 587 254 99 e-mail: peter.ejemyr@elekta.com
Elekta is a world-leading supplier of advanced and innovative radiation oncology and neurosurgery solutions and services for precise treatment of cancer and brain disorders. Elekta's solutions are clinically effective, cost efficient and gentle to the patient.
For additional information about Elekta, visit www.elekta.com
HealthTrust Purchasing Group (HPG) in the US is a healthcare group purchasing organization (GPO). Established in May 1999, their main focus is to provide superior and cost-efficient services to both patients and members. To this end, HPG negotiates with the nation's leading suppliers to provide member facilities with only the highest quality supplies, equipment and other services at the most competitive prices through national supply agreements.
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