Desktop Diagnostic Imaging Software is offered in Spanish.
Press Release Summary:
Featuring localized interface that addresses needs for Spanish-speaking users, eFilm Spanish(TM) allows for viewing, manipulation, and CD/DVD burning of digital medical images. It replicates functionality of downloadable eFilm Workstation v2.1, which includes features for thumbnail views and MPR, spine labeling, and splitting image series. This radiology software application also offers hanging protocol functionality.
Original Press Release:
Merge eMed Releases Spanish Version of eFilm Workstation(TM)
Localized Interface for Desktop Diagnostic Imaging Software Addresses Needs Among Growing Base of Spanish-speaking Customers
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 9 -- Merge eMed, a Merge Healthcare company (Nasdaq: MRGE; TSX: MRG) and a leading medical imaging software and services company, today announced the release of eFilm Spanish(TM), a Spanish language version of the company's widely used eFilm Workstation.
Currently released in version 2.1, eFilm Workstation is a downloadable software application that is deployed in thousands of facilities worldwide, allowing the viewing, manipulation and CD burning of digital medical images. To address needs among Merge Healthcare's growing customer base, a new localized version of the product has been developed with a Spanish interface. A 30-day trial version of eFilm Spanish can be downloaded from the Merge eMed eStore at merge-emed.com.
The Spanish version of the software replicates eFilm Workstation 2.1, released by Merge eMed in October 2005. This version included several new features including enhanced thumbnail views and MPR, spine labeling, splitting image series and improved support for CD and DVD burning. eFilm Workstation 2.1 also added improved hanging protocol functionality for organizations using eFilm in conjunction with Merge eMed's FUSION PACS and RIS/PACS solutions.
"Merge Healthcare is pleased to expand the usability of our eFilm Workstation by localizing the interface for our Spanish speaking customers," says Robert White, Merge eMed president. "eFilm Workstation was the first radiology software application available via eCommerce at a price point that made the introduction of digital reading easy and accessible for radiologists in the United States, and continues today to be one of the most widely used diagnostic desktop software applications in the world. The introduction of eFilm Spanish replicates this very successful model for a new market of Spanish speaking customers.
"We will continue to leverage widespread use of eFilm Workstation software to further assist our customers with the care they provide patients and their transition from film to filmless workflow environments," said White.
eFilm Spanish 2.1 is available for online purchase by healthcare professionals through Merge eMed's eStore at www.merge.com, with free 30-day trials available, and through local vendors outside of the U.S. that sell eFilm Workstation through VAR agreements with Cedara Software. For information about local Value Added Resellers, contact Cedara software at 1.800.724.5970.
Merge Healthcare is a market leader in the development and delivery of medical imaging and information management software and services. Our innovative software solutions use leading-edge imaging software technologies that accelerate market delivery for our OEM customers, while our end-user solutions improve our customers' productivity and enhance the quality of patient care they provide. For additional information, visit Merge Healthcare's website at www.merge.com.
Merge eMed, a Merge Healthcare company, is focused on accelerating productivity for radiology departments and specialty practices, imaging centers and hospitals. By combining sophisticated RIS, PACS, advanced visualization and clinical imaging applications, Merge eMed delivers integrated end-to-end software solutions and professional services that are transforming the way our customers interact with referring physicians, manage their workflow, position their businesses in their markets and deliver imaging and information services to their customers. For additional information, visit Merge eMed's website at merge-emed.com.
Cedara Software is a Merge Healthcare company focused on the development of custom engineered software applications and development tools for the medical imaging OEM and International markets. Cedara software is deployed in hospitals and clinics worldwide and is licensed by many of the world's leading medical device and healthcare information technology companies. Cedara technologies and expertise span all the major digital imaging modalities including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital X-ray, mammography, ultrasound, echo-cardiology, angiography, nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and fluoroscopy. Cedara medical imaging offerings are used in all aspects of clinical imaging workflow including the capture of a patient's digital image; the archiving, communication and manipulation of digital images; sophisticated clinical applications to analyze digital images; and the use of imaging in minimally-invasive surgery. For additional information, visit Cedara's website at cedara.com.
CONTACT: Beth Frost-Johnson, Sr. VP of Marketing of Merge Healthcare, +1-414-977-4254, or bfrost@merge.com; or Robert White, President of +Merge eMed, +1-330-655-3300, or bwhite@merge.com
