Paramus,
NJ, USA (May 13, 2014) -- Advanced Data Systems Corporation
(ADS),
a leading provider of healthcare automation including MedicsRIS™,
MedicsDocAssistant™ EHR
for Radiology, and MedicsPremier™ PM,
today announced a new strategic partnership with Merge Healthcare
Incorporated (NASDAQ: MRGE), a leading provider of clinical systems
and innovations that seek to advance healthcare. Integrating Merge's
iConnect Network with ADS' MedicsRIS will enable the referring physician communities
of ADS' radiology clients to receive and view exam results and
diagnostic quality images (using a diagnostic display) as well as
other critical patient information as transmitted from within
MedicsRIS.
This
type of advanced interoperability between radiologists and providers
results in decreased duplicate tests and radiation exposure,
improving patient outcomes and increasing physician satisfaction. It
also reduces the cost of care and helps the radiology practice's
referring physicians attest for Meaningful Use Stage 2's (MU2)
imaging requirements by receiving real-time access to viewing
critical diagnostic information directly into their EHR, including
imaging studies.
"Traditional
methods of information delivery between our radiology clients and
their referring physicians will be dramatically improved with the
integration of MedicsRIS and Merge's iConnect Network, enabling
referring physicians to receive radiology reports and patient images
directly into the referring physicians' EHRs, regardless of which
EHRs they use," said David Barizillai, President of ADS. "The
transmitting and sharing of these studies to caregivers is
revolutionized using the iConnect Network. This type of technology
benefits everyone including those who are the most important: the
patients themselves."
"We
are excited to build a new strategic alliance with ADS. Partnerships
such as this are critical to iConnect Network's long-term success, as
they provide new opportunities for both adoption and growth of the
service," said Justin Dearborn, CEO of Merge. "With this
new collaboration in place, we are broadening the market reach of
iConnect Network so more providers can build their referral
relationships, improve physician satisfaction and ultimately enhance
the patient experience across their communities."
About
Merge
Merge
is a leading provider of clinical systems and innovations that seek
to transform healthcare. Merge's enterprise and cloud-based solutions
for image intensive specialties provide access to any image,
anywhere, any time. Merge also provides clinical trials software and
other health data and analytics solutions that engage consumers in
their personal health. With solutions that are used by providers and
consumers and include more than 25 years of innovation, Merge is
helping to reduce costs and improve the quality of healthcare
worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.merge.com.
About
Advanced Data Systems (ADS)
Advanced
Data Systems (ADS) is a leading provider of interoperable automation
solutions to imaging centers, medical practices, behavioral health
practices, and to revenue cycle management companies. The Medics
Suite from ADS includes MedicsDocAssistant (version 7.0 is certified
by ICSA Labs™ as a complete EHR for Stage 2 Meaningful Use),
MedicsPremier™ and MedicsElite™ for comprehensive practice
management, and MedicsRIS™ for radiology. The Medics Suite is
integrated as a unified solution or can be obtained separately per
the needs of the practice. They can be utilized in Cloud / ASP format
or Client Server (customer hosted) formats. ADS provides quick
Implementation, comprehensive Training and excellent ongoing Support
with Updates. Thousands of providers rely on solutions from ADS.
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statements.
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Data Systems
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Paramus,
NJ 07652
800-899-4237
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