A Look Back at Merge Live 2015
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View ArticleMerge Live 2015 Client Awards
Merge held its annual client conference in San Diego, California, earlier this month. The 2.5 day occasion was filled with networking, collaboration, and learning among peers, partners, and Merge...
View ArticleICD -10. What does the Voice of the Customer say?
The October 1 transition to International Classification of Diseases and Conditions Volume 10 (ICD-10) is a big deal. But how do customers of radiology business management solutions actually feel about...
View ArticleWhen was the last time you evaluated your medical imaging partner?
When was the last time you evaluated your vendors on more than product feature and function? In today’s medical imaging environment, many other factors beyond the basic product scope must be taken into...
View ArticleHealthcare needs “Ludicrous Mode”
Today I read an article about the new Tesla Model X. Being a car guy means that I immediately want to know how fast it can go. As it turns out it’s REALLY fast. An average minivan can go from 0 to...
View ArticleElectronic Imaging Ordering: The Next Big Thing?
In only a few years, the electronic prescription revolution has had a profound impact on healthcare. From all paper in 2005 to 1.2 billion electronically transferred prescriptions in 2014, this...
View ArticleTransition from “mammography” to all encompassing “breast imaging”
On October 20, 2015, the American Cancer Society issued new guidelines recommend that less screening for breast cancer is better than more. In its wake, the debate around screening mammograms...
View ArticleRSNA 2015: Merge Showcases the Future of Radiology
The annual RSNA conference took place in Chicago last week and Merge was ever present, demonstrating the future of universal imaging. At RSNA, Merge focused on the upcoming changes in radiology. With...
View ArticleMerge Healthcare Wins Four 2015/2016 Best in KLAS Awards
Earlier this morning, IBM Watson Health shared the exciting news that the 2015/2016 Best in KLAS: Software & Services report has named Merge Cardio™, Merge Unity RIS™ and Merge’s iConnect®...
View ArticleFrom the Chief Medical Officer: The Collaborative Workstation is Coming
In 1982, when I started my radiology residency, doctors didn’t use computers. Most of us couldn’t type, but we did have some long-lost skills. We could flip a film onto a view box and shape a catheter...
View ArticleYour Journey through the Merge Healthcare Booth at HIMSS
HIMSS16 begins next week. With a vision to better health through information technology, HIMSS promises to deliver a different conference from previous years’ shows. For starters, a 40 degree spike in...
View ArticleConnectathon spotlights interoperability in action
Earlier this year, our Merge RIS™ developers successfully participated in the recent Connectathon sponsored by Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE), where Merge Healthcare was the first vendor...
View ArticleHIMSS16: Four Key Takeaways
HIMSS16 was expected to be the largest national healthcare IT show, uniting healthcare leaders from across the world to transform the way patient care is delivered through information technology. The...
View ArticleCancer Treatment Centers of America Chooses Merge Healthcare as its Sole...
We are excited to share the news that Merge Healthcare has recently collaborated with Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in a multi-phase deal that aims to optimize workflows and increase...
View ArticleCardiology in the era of consolidation
It’s no secret that consolidation is a growing trend in healthcare industry. Since the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, mergers and acquisitions have ballooned, and according to a report by...
View ArticleSt. Charles Health System Selects Merge Healthcare to Further Enhance...
We are happy to announce that in its search for a comprehensive cardiology imaging solution, St. Charles Health System has chosen to collaborate with Merge Healthcare. St. Charles Health System,...
View ArticleHow one hospital consolidated workflow and streamlined PACS for breast imaging
Hill Country Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg, Texas is an 86-bed, community supported hospital focused on compassion, innovation, accountability, and stewardship. The hospital was challenged with...
View ArticleDon’t Forget the Patient
Many diagnostic radiologists today have little or no patient contact. How did this happen?
View ArticleEasier. Better. Faster: The convergence of convenience and cardiac care
Convenience. We’ve come to expect it throughout all facets of life – and across industries, convenience is being delivered in abundance. The catch-phrase, “there’s an app for that” still rings true as...
View Article10 Reasons You Should Re-evaluate Your Prior Authorization Strategy.
Every year, $40 billion worth of payments are lost to write-offs. With government mandates and payer guidelines growing more complex, providers can’t afford to forfeit reimbursements from claims...
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