Merge Healthcare Completes Acquisition of Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OIS)
August 05 2011 - 9:44AM
Marketwired
Merge Healthcare (NASDAQ: MRGE), a leading provider of enterprise
imaging and interoperability solutions, and Ophthalmic Imaging
Systems (OIS) (OTCBB: OISI), one of the country's top providers of
digital imaging and informatics solutions for ophthalmology and
other medical specialties, announced today the completion of
Merge's acquisition of Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OIS) (OTCBB:
OISI).
Merge Healthcare will add OIS' ophthalmic imaging and
informatics solutions, including a highly regarded single platform
electronic health record (EHR) and practice management system, a
digital imaging management solution and a modular imaging device
that can capture images of both the anterior and posterior segments
of the eye to its growing portfolio which currently includes image
interoperability solutions for radiology, cardiology, orthopaedics
and surgery.
"This is an exciting time for Merge as demand for ophthalmic
imaging solutions has increased due to factors such as an aging
population, early disease recognition, and the growing need for
portable diagnostic equipment," said Jeff Surges, CEO of Merge
Healthcare. "Plus, we are now in a unique position to capitalize on
the growing EHR market specific to image-intensive
specialties."
"For patients and physicians, this acquisition will enable us to
create a more effective and efficient electronic healthcare
experience across an even wider range of image-intensive
specialties," continued Surges. "In terms of client growth, it will
provide us with significant opportunities in 2012 and beyond as we
can now provide our industry-leading image interoperability
solutions to new markets."
OIS's client base of more than 2,000 sites -- representing over
60% of the top ophthalmic institutions in the United States -- will
join Merge's client base of 1,500 hospitals and 4,000 clinics and
practices.
About Merge Healthcare Merge Healthcare is
the leading provider of enterprise imaging and interoperability
solutions. Merge Healthcare solutions facilitate the sharing of
images to create a more effective and efficient electronic
healthcare experience for patients and physicians. Merge Healthcare
provides enterprise imaging solutions for radiology, cardiology and
orthopaedics; a suite of products for clinical trials; software for
financial and pre-surgical management, and applications that fuel
the largest modality vendors in the world. Merge Healthcare's
products have been used by healthcare providers, vendors and
researchers worldwide to improve patient care for more than 20
years. Additional information can be found at www.merge.com.
Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements The
matters discussed in this news release may include forward-looking
statements, which could involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. When used in this press release, the words "will,"
"believes," "intends," "anticipates," "expects" and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in, or
implied by, such forward-looking statements. Except as expressly
required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no
obligation to update such factors or to publicly announce the
results of any of the forward-looking statements.
About Ophthalmic Imaging Systems
Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (www.oisi.com) is a leading provider of
ophthalmic digital imaging and informatics systems. OIS designs,
develops, manufactures and markets digital imaging systems, image
management and integrated electronic medical records ("EMR") and
practice management ("PM") solutions for the eye care market. With
more than 25 years in the ophthalmic imaging business, OIS has
consistently introduced new, innovative technologies. Through its
wholly owned subsidiary, Abraxas Medical Solutions, OIS provides
EMR and PM software to OB/GYN, orthopedic and primary care
physicians. Both OIS EMR Version 4.1.7 and Abraxas EMR Version
4.1.7 are 2011/2012 compliant and have been certified as Complete
EHR by the Certification Commission for Health Information
Technology (CCHIT®), an Office of the National Coordinator -
Authorized Testing and Certification Body. OIS markets and supports
its products through an extensive network of dealers, distributors
and direct representatives.
Ophthalmic Imaging Systems Cautionary Notice Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release which
are not historical data are forward-looking statements, which
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, or other factors
not under the OIS' control, which may cause actual results,
performance, or achievements of OIS to be materially different from
the results, performance, or other expectations implied by these
forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not
limited to, those detailed in OIS' periodic filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Merge Healthcare Media Contact: Brenda Stewart Director
of Marketing Communications 312-540-6622 Email Contact
Ophthalmic Imaging Systems Media Contact: Gil Allon CEO
Ariel Shenhar CFO 619-646-2020
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