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GE Healthcare Ltd. Business Reports

GE Healthcare Ltd. Overview

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Buckinghamshire   United Kingdom
Phone: +44-1494-545-200
Fax:+44-1494-542-266

Company Description

Whether they know it or not, folks who have had an ultrasound or MRI have likely used GE Healthcare's equipment. As the health care unit of diversified giant General Electric, GE Healthcare is a leading maker of diagnostic imaging equipment, such as MRI, ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT) scanners. And while such imaging is the unit's main offering, it has its fingers in other medical equipment pies as well. It makes surgical and clinical scanning and monitoring systems (such as ECG monitors), as well as imaging contrast agents (dyes) and molecular diagnostic tests. GE Healthcare also develops technology for drug discovery and makes clinical and financial management software for health care providers. 

GE Healthcare Ltd. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.
    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.
    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.
    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.
    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.
    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    The US computer software industry involves about 60,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $240 billion. About 60 percent of industry revenue comes from software publishing; custom programming accounts for the remainder. Large companies include Adobe Systems, CA, Microsoft, Oracle, and Symantec. The US packaged software segment is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue. The US custom programming segment is highly fragmented.

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company manage shifts in customer technology spending?

    Demand for specific types of software depends on different end-user trends, but overall demand follows corporate and consumer spending on computers. Recessionary trends such as budget cuts and reduced access to credit result in declining computer...

     

    How is the company addressing the shortened shelf-life of products?

    Because of the rapid development of new products and technologies, software has a relatively short shelf-life. Although software may be in general use for many years, the effective sales period is short. Failure to develop new products or delays in...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

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    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
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    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

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      • Trends & Opportunies

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      • Call Preparation Questions

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      • Industry Forecast

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      • Business Challenges

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      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
      • Financial Information

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      • Web Links & Acronyms

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      Overview

      The US medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry includes about 11,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $125 billion. Major companies include Baxter International, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, and Medtronic. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 60 percent of revenue.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      What difficulties has the company had meeting FDA and insurer approval?

      All new medical devices require approval from the FDA to be marketed, and from Medicare and other insurers that ultimately pay for use. Although FDA and Medicare have streamlined procedures, review for new devices can be lengthy and approval...

       

      How does the company manage prices in the face of pressure by Medicare and insurers to keep costs low?

      Because of rapidly increasing health care costs, private insurers and government programs like Medicare have moved to limit payments for many medical treatments that require medical supplies or devices. Doctors and hospitals, in turn, have a greater...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

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      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
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      • Website and Media Links
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        Industry Report Highlights:

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          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.
        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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        Overview

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How is the company challenged by government regulations?

        The pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated by the FDA and subject to state and federal laws. The high profitability of many drug companies at a time of rising health care costs makes the industry a prime target for regulators, including...

         

        How is the company preparing to handle expiration of its key patents?

        Profits from sales of prescription drugs usually plummet once lower-cost generic alternatives are available. Generic drugs now account for more than half of all prescriptions filled in the US. Traditional drug companies must constantly discover or...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

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            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
          • Trends & Opportunies

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.
          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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