Health Matters | Vol 5 | Issue 4

Euromedic Ireland guarantees universal
access to diagnostic services at a fair price.
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uromedic Ireland marked its ofﬁ cial including bloods and smears. We are ﬁ lling Hungary in 2007 with the acquisition of MRI
entry into the Irish health sector a gap in the health sector and our aim is to Ireland. It has since expanded with several
with a commitment to make diagnostic provide every community and the medical major acquisitions, including Advanced
healthcare in Ireland more accessible and profession in Ireland with a choice of and Radiology in Dundrum, Northwood Imaging
affordable. The company has invested access to affordable diagnostic health in Santry, Charlemont Imaging in Dublin and
over €40m in the Irish healthcare sector care.” Creedon believes that Euromedic South Terrace X-Ray in Cork. In 2009 with
to date, (over €10 million upgrading its Ireland is ideally placed to offer diagnostic the acquision of clinical laboratory, Lablink,
facilities in 2009) and has created up to health services in Ireland at a fair price, it branched into the pathology sector.
150 jobs. representing 25% better value across a Euromedic Ireland recently announced its
ﬁ rst Public Private Partnership (PPP) with
Sligo General Hospital. The partnership will
see Euromedic Ireland bringing its distinct
business model into Sligo General Hospital,
offering accessible MRI services and
extended opening hours. It also operates
a similar partnership agreement in Belfast
with the Ulster Independent Clinic.
Euromedic Ireland’s services can be
accessed via a centralised Appointment
Centre which offers one locall appointment
number to referrers and public, dramatically
improving efﬁ ciency and turnaround times in
all centres. The ofﬁ cial launch of Euromedic
Ireland marks the culmination of two years of
work to ensure a consistently high standard
of service and uniformity across Euromedic
Ireland’s network of facilities.
Commenting on the health service in
Ireland, Paddy Creedon said: “Euromedic’s
experience in the Irish market to date
has been incredibly positive. Our patient
focused service has been very well received
Paddy Creedon, CEO Euromedic Ireland, Broadcaster Claire Byrne and Áine Brady, T.D. Minister for State
by healthcare professionals and patients/
in Department of Health and Children
clients/customers alike. We’re committed
to strategic growth in this market and the
Over 75,000 people visit their GP daily in range of services. They are in a position to improvement of access to health services for
Ireland with an estimated 10 – 15% of these do so as a result of minimum overheads and all. “Creedon welcomes the establishment
needing diagnostic services. Euromedic excellent economies of scale. Euromedic is of a health forum to address the issues
Ireland specialises in imaging and pathology pleased to offer signiﬁ cant discounts and within the health sector and devise a
and addresses the need of approximately beneﬁ ts to all. workable strategy to resolve them, believing
200,000 diagnostic patients per year In recognition of this commitment that more can be achieved for patients/
conducting approximately 120 MRI scans Euromedic Ireland has launched a series clients by working together.
per day. Its successful model is built on of discount and beneﬁ t schemes for public
three distinct areas: quality of the medical and private sector patients. This month it
For further information on Euromedic
services provided, speed and access, and launches its HealthWatch screening service
visit www.euromedic.ie or www.healthwatch.ie
value for money. in Northwood. Earlier this year, the company
Euromedic Ireland Chief Executive Paddy launched its Membership Card, which
For appointments and enquiries please contact
LoCall [patients]: 1890 400 444 or LoCall
Creedon said: “We believe that people offers a range of easy payment options
[GP Priority] 1890 700 777
should have access to diagnostic services and a 10% discount across all its diagnostic
within 48 hours whether it’s an MRI, CT, imaging services.
X-Ray or any streamlined laboratory service Euromedic entered the Irish market from
Euromedic Lablink Awarded ISO 15189 Accreditation
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uromedic Lablink and proud to have received this ISO for pre-analytical to post-analytical phase
has been awarded accreditation for our clinical laboratory, medical laboratory services including
ISO 15189:2007 medical which demonstrates our commitment advice to users, patient sample collection,
accreditation for its to the highest standards of quality. We sample analysis, test result interpretation,
pathology services facility place great importance on the quality of acceptable turnaround times, how testing is
in its laboratory in Ballinteer, Dublin. our routine and specialised lab services to be provided in a medical emergency and
The ISO 15189 was awarded by the Irish and on their continuous improvement. the lab’s role in the education and training
National Accreditation Board (INAB) Our dedicated staff worked diligently of health care staff.
in recognition of high standards in the to achieve ISO accreditation, which is a Euromedic Lablink (est. 2001) is a leading
provision of comprehensive clinical signiﬁ cant milestone for Euromedic Lablink provider of streamlined laboratory services.
laboratory services. as we continue to expand our portfolio of
Aaron Keegan, General Manager, specialised laboratory services.” For further information visit
Euromedic Lablink said: “We are pleased The standard encompasses provisions www.euromedic.ie or www.inab.ie.
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