Siemens Healthineers and CommonSpirit Health agree to acquire Block Imaging

Joint Press Release by Siemens Healthineers, CommonSpirit Health, and Block Imaging

May 24, 2023

• New acquisition designed to provide value-based healthcare technology management solutions
• Block Imaging is a leading U.S. provider of refurbished medical imaging equipment, service, and parts
• Approach toward more sustainable diagnostics

Siemens Healthineers® and CommonSpirit Health® have agreed to acquire Block Imaging®. This new acquisition will provide more sustainable options and support increasing demand from U.S. hospitals, health systems, and other care sites for multi-vendor imaging parts and services.

“This acquisition, which builds on our existing relationship with CommonSpirit Health, will enable us to offer even more value to our customers and their patients, while promoting efforts to repair and reuse equipment, helping to eliminate waste. Healthcare providers and industry need to work together to solve our common challenges,” said David Pacitti, president of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. and head of the Americas, Siemens Healthineers.

Under the agreement, Block Imaging will continue supplying parts to providers across the United States to help create a more sustainable and cost-effective fleet of imaging equipment.

“This acquisition supports our efforts to provide reliable, accessible medical care in the communities we serve, and also aligns with our commitment to sustainable choices for the healthcare industry,” said Marvin O’Quinn, president and chief operating officer of CommonSpirit Health.

“Through this new agreement, Block Imaging will have the opportunity to expand our reach and accelerate our mission to provide a second chance at life for imaging equipment so that healthcare providers can provide a second chance at life for patients,” said Josh Block, president of Block Imaging.

The closing of this acquisition is subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.