Marconi extends sole-source deal

Catholic Healthcare West has signed a three-year agreement with the healthcare products division of Marconi Medaical Systems. Under the agreement, Marconi HCP will be the sole provider of radiology-related supplies, accessories, and processor service to the 47 hospitals that make up Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), the sixth largest healthcare system in the U.S. The deal, which expands an existing contract, could be worth an additional $10 million in annual sales.