iConnect(R) Network Gains Momentum With 19 Contracts in First Quarter
April 28 2014 - 7:00AM
Merge Healthcare Incorporated (Nasdaq:MRGE), a leading provider of
clinical systems and innovations that seek to transform healthcare,
today announced first quarter momentum for iConnect® Network with
19 new contract wins. iConnect Network, Merge's advanced
interoperability network for the exchange of clinical data, enables
healthcare organizations to reduce costs, increase referrals and
meet Meaningful Use 2 (MU2) requirements.
"We've worked with Merge for several years, leveraging their
PACS and cardiology solutions, so it was an easy choice to
implement Merge's vendor-neutral archive and iConnect Network for a
comprehensive, enterprise-wide imaging strategy," said Dave
Holland, CIO at Southern Illinois Healthcare, Merge's first
hospital customer to sign up for iConnect Network. "Despite having
a health information exchange in place, we needed a single solution
that handles imaging as it becomes more important to healthcare as
a whole. With iConnect Network, we'll meet MU2 requirements for the
exchange of images and, most importantly, enable better access to
imaging for physicians in order to provide the best care for our
patients."
In addition to Southern Illinois' adoption of iConnect Network,
the following organizations are among the new contracts, including
MBB Radiology in Jacksonville, FL, Radiology Imaging Associates PC
in Denver, CO, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center in Dallas, TX,
St. Paul Radiology in St. Paul, MN and Washington Radiology
Associates PC in Fairfax, VA.
iConnect Network v2.0, the latest release of Merge's advanced
interoperability solution, expands the offering with several
advancements for customers enabling them to:
- Deliver radiology reports natively into referring physician
electronic health records, without the cost of building custom
interfaces through the use of partner networks;
- Meet MU attestation by quickly indicating when an imaging
report was delivered, to whom and when the images were
accessed;
- Simplify system workflows and identify physicians in the
network with directory search capabilities; and
- Access more in depth reporting with links to diagnostic quality
images uploaded directly into the provider's electronic health
record.
"The momentum Merge has gained with iConnect Network so far this
year reinforces our view that our customers need true interoperable
environments to communicate with community physicians outside of
their four walls," said Justin Dearborn, CEO of Merge.
"Collaboration and innovation between health systems, providers and
radiologists are keys for achieving such an environment. Merge's
ongoing success in creating and launching our advanced imaging and
interoperability network is a tribute to our customers diligence as
they push ahead to meet new value-based care models and regulatory
mandates to enhance the overall patient care experience within
their organizations."
About Southern Illinois Healthcare
Southern Illinois Healthcare, a not-for-profit healthcare
system, is dedicated to promoting the health and well being of all
of the people within the communities they serve. With over 3,000
employees, physicians and volunteers, SIH is as committed to
quality health services today as it was when its first hospital
opened in 1875, making this a reality by treating patients in SIH
facilities in collaboration with some of America's best hospitals.
To learn more about SIH, visit www.sih.net.
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 merge.com.
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CONTACT: Media Contact:
Jennifer Jawor
Vice President, Corporate Marketing
312.565.6825
jennifer.jawor@merge.com
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