New iConnect® Network partnership with ADS delivers real-time clinical data directly into referring physicians' EHRs enabling increased referrals while satisfying regulatory requirements and reducing costs

Paramus, NJ - 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."

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