Catholic Health and GE HealthCare have entered into a 10-year strategic Care Alliance valued at approximately $500 million to expand access to advanced imaging, precision diagnostics, and AI-enabled healthcare technologies across Long Island, New York.
The partnership will modernize more than 1,300 pieces of medical equipment across Catholic Health’s hospitals and ambulatory locations, supporting enhanced care in cardiology, oncology, neurology, women’s health, maternal care, and diagnostic imaging. Approximately half of the equipment installations are expected within the first three years.
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“This Care Alliance with Catholic Health is grounded in deep collaboration to expand access and advance high-quality care across Long Island,” said Rachel Gilbreath, Region President, East, U.S. and Canada at GE HealthCare. “Over the next decade, we will work side-by-side to implement innovative technology and processes across the enterprise, integrate AI, cloud, and software solutions, and support clinical excellence, including cardiology, to position Catholic Health to improve outcomes and operational performance. Together, we are aligning people, process, and technology to deliver measurable impact for patients and clinicians.”
The alliance includes advanced imaging systems such as MRI, CT, PET/CT, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, mammography, and X-ray, alongside cloud-based digital solutions, AI-enabled technologies, and a comprehensive 10-year service and maintenance agreement covering more than 40 healthcare sites.
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The collaboration also introduces an embedded cardiovascular scientist to support clinical innovation and incorporates GE HealthCare’s Imaging 360 platform to improve workflow efficiency, increase equipment reliability, reduce diagnostic delays, and enhance patient access to specialized services closer to home.
The strategic alliance is expected to improve operational efficiency, expand clinical capacity, strengthen diagnostic capabilities, and deliver more consistent, patient-centered care while supporting Catholic Health’s long-term technology modernization and healthcare innovation goals.
“This Care Alliance represents an important investment in the future of health care on Long Island and reflects Catholic Health’s commitment to innovating in ways that improve how care is delivered,” said Gary Havican, Interim President and CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Health. “By combining Catholic Health’s clinical expertise and commitment to compassionate, high-quality care with GE HealthCare’s advanced technology, AI-driven tools, and digital capabilities, we are enhancing our ability to deliver precision care, expand access to specialized services closer to home, and create a more seamless experience for patients and clinicians. The partnership also gives our physicians and care teams a meaningful voice in shaping the future of care so innovation is guided by real clinical and patient needs.”
