David Frick

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. engages in the manufacture of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions. It operates through the Oncology Systems and Proton Solutions segments. The Oncology Systems segment designs, manufactures, sells, and services hardware and software products for treating cancer with conventional radiation therapy, and advanced treatments. The Proton Solutions segment delivers proton therapy, a form of external beam radiotherapy using proton beams for the treatment of cancer. The company was founded by William Hansen, Edward Ginzton, Russell Varian, and Sigurd Varian in 1948 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Philips Healthcare is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of diagnostic imaging systems, healthcare information technology solutions, and patient monitoring and cardiac devices. Philips Healthcare is a division of Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands, which is a global company in healthcare, lighting and consumer lifestyle, delivering people-centric, innovative products, services and solutions. It classifies its business activities into six areas, namely, Home Healthcare, Professional Healthcare, Imaging Systems, Clinical Care Systems, Healthcare Informatics and Customer Services. The company holds manufacturing facilities in The Netherlands, Germany, the US, Finland, Israel and Brazil. Philips Healthcare is headquartered in Massachusetts, the US.