Siemens Healthineers and The Queen’s Health Systems Enter Eight-Year Value Partnership to Expand Imaging Services in Hawai‘i
The Queen’s Health Systems, Hawai‘i’s largest private health care provider, has entered into an eight-year Value Partnership with Siemens Healthineers. The agreement will expand and upgrade diagnostic imaging services across the Queen’s network, aiming to improve timely access to urgent and routine care for patients statewide.
Expanding Imaging Capacity
Under the partnership, Queen’s will adopt advanced, AI-enabled imaging systems, including:
- Magnetic Resonance (MR)
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
- X-Ray
The technology is intended to help address radiology staffing shortages by improving the speed and efficiency of scans and post-scan reviews. This may allow more patients to remain within the Queen’s system for imaging services, strengthening continuity of care.
Leadership Perspectives
“We are pleased to partner with Siemens Healthineers with the goal of optimizing care for our patients utilizing advanced imaging solutions,” said Darlena Chadwick, executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Queen’s Health Systems. “We are always looking for innovative ways of providing care, and this partnership helps us continue investing in leading-edge resources for our patients.”
John Kowal, president and head of the Americas at Siemens Healthineers, said: “We are proud to partner with The Queen’s Health Systems in delivering advanced technologies as they navigate the challenges of operating a major health care system across the Hawaiian Islands. Their investment in new imaging equipment reflects a strong commitment to elevating patient care.”
Systemwide Impact
The Queen’s Health Systems employs more than 9,500 people and works with over 1,800 affiliated physicians and providers. Its network includes six hospitals:
- The Queen’s Medical Center – Punchbowl
- The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu
- The Queen’s Medical Center – Wahiawā
- The Queen’s Medical Center – Kahi Mohala
- Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital
- Molokai General Hospital
The new technology investments are intended to support Queen’s mission of improving the health and well-being of communities across Hawai‘i.
