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News & Analysis ASC Resources (ASC Company News) GE Healthcare Completes Acquisition of Vital Signs
| GE Healthcare Completes Acquisition of Vital Signs |
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| Written by Staff | |
| Friday, 31 October 2008 | |
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GE Healthcare has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Vital Signs, a provider of medical products in areas such as anesthesia, respiratory, sleep therapy and emergency medicine.
“We believe that combining the skills and knowledge of the two companies will create significant added value for our customers, bringing new technologies to healthcare professionals worldwide,” said Omar Ishrak, president and CEO of GE Healthcare’s Clinical Systems business, according to a press release from GE Healthcare. “Clinical Systems is a key area of growth for GE Healthcare and expanding our skill base and product offering in this area supports our vision of helping clinicians and nurses deliver the best possible care to their patients.”  |
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