Billing Platform helps manage DRA compliance.

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Windows-based practice management software, Vision Series(TM) Financials, can be combined with AMICAS' Web-based RIS and PACS to create complete radiology automation solution. Billing platform also integrates with other AMICAS revenue cycle management modules, including Insight Dashboards(TM) for business intelligence; Insight Services(TM) for streamlined collections; and Vision Series Document Management for paperless workflow operations.



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New AMICAS Billing Platform Provides Strategy for Managing DRA Compliance



Vision Series(TM) Financials completes powerful suite of modern end-to-end radiology automation solutions

BOSTON, May 4 -- AMICAS, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMCS), a leader in radiology and medical image and information management solutions, today announced that the company will launch Vision Series Financials, its new Windows-based practice management software, at the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) Radiology Summit from May 6 to 9 in St. Louis, MO. AMICAS will be in booth # 121.

The new Vision Series Financials platform will be combined with AMICAS' world-class, Web-based RIS and PACS to create a unique radiology automation solution. Vision Series Financials will also be integrated with other AMICAS revenue cycle management modules, including Insight Dashboards(TM) for business intelligence, Insight Services(TM) for streamlined collections, and Vision Series Document Management for "paperless" workflow operations.

"Because of DRA, ambulatory imaging businesses are in great need of a billing platform that leverages modern technologies to highly automate their imaging operations," said Peter McClennen, president and COO of AMICAS. "AMICAS' investment in a Windows-based billing platform like Vision Series Financials -- when combined with our 30 years of experience in medical billing -- is all about helping our customers grow, run, and optimize their radiology operations with maximum efficiency. We believe that the AMICAS technology platform is the best in the industry for streamlining revenue cycle management."

In addition to launching Vision Series Financials, AMICAS' full portfolio of imaging IT solutions for hospitals and ambulatory imaging businesses will be on display at RBMA.

These solutions include:

o Vision Series PACS is an industry leading Web-based PACS that represents years of customer feedback matched with one of the industry's most innovative engineering teams. Vision Series PACS is designed to deliver unmatched functionality and productivity to radiologists, radiology staff, IT support staff, and referring physicians.

o Vision Series RIS, which utilizes a modern Web-based architecture, provides attractive benefits to ambulatory care practices, imaging centers, and radiology group practices. Continuing to receive accolades from customers and prospects alike, this intuitive, robust solution supports an entirely new level of productivity and workflow management.

o Insight Dashboards is a Web-based business intelligence platform that provides access to customized, easy-to-read graphical data for key performance metrics and indicators. AMICAS customers can leverage the dashboard presentation of their operations to clearly view and understand their imaging business.

o Vision Series Document Management is a comprehensive "paperless office" solution that is designed to streamline workflow, reduce expenses, and facilitate compliance with the privacy and security guidelines mandated by HIPAA. Vision Series Document Management stores and manages every document electronically, and provides an immediate link to RIS, PACS, and billing systems.

o Vision Reach, designed with the referring physician in mind, uses the latest Web-based technologies to integrate the radiology report with key images to create a single "multi-media" report. This solution delivers an unrivalled level of service to referring physicians, which can help AMICAS customers to grow their relationships and businesses.

"RBMA provides AMICAS with an ideal venue to highlight our industry leading PACS, RIS, document management, and revenue cycle management offerings," said Mr. McClennen. "We are very excited about the market's response to Vision Series Financials, our new Windows-based revenue cycle management software. As a result of AMICAS' recent strategic acquisition, we believe that we are truly the only end-to-end provider of modern products and solutions in the ambulatory market segment, and we believe that will empower our customers to manage DRA compliance."

AMICAS, Vision Series, Insight Services, and Insight Dashboards are trademarks or registered trademarks of AMICAS, Inc. All other company and trademark names are the property of their respective owners.

About AMICAS, Inc.

AMICAS, Inc. (amicas.com) is a leader in radiology and medical image and information management solutions. The AMICAS(R) Vision Series(TM) products provide a complete, end-to-end solution for imaging centers, ambulatory care facilities, and radiology practices. Acute care and hospital clients are provided a fully-integrated, HIS/RIS-independent PACS, featuring advanced enterprise workflow support and scalable design. Complementing the Vision Series product family is AMICAS Insight(TM) Solutions, a set of client- centered professional and consulting services that assist our customers with a well-planned transition to a digital enterprise. HIS and RIS mean hospital information system and radiology information system, respectively.

CONTACT: Aine Cryts, Marketing Communications Manager, +1-617-779-7878, acryts@amicas.com

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