[November 14, 2005] Source Medical and ScImage Forge Partnership for Integrated Web-Based RIS/PACS Solution; Companies Join Forces to Offer Affordable RIS/PACS Solution for Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Centers Tweet BIRMINGHAM, Ala. & LOS ALTOS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Nov. 14, 2005 -- Source Medical Solutions, a leading provider of outpatient information management solutions and ScImage, a leading enterprise imaging and information management company today announced a strategic partnership to provide an integrated RIS/PACS solution specifically designed for outpatient imaging centers. Under the terms of the agreement, Source Medical's native Web-based radiology information system known as SourceRad(TM) will be extended to include ScImage's award winning PicomEnterprise(TM) PACS functionality, including online archiving and disaster recovery services. The tightly integrated solution will provide imaging centers with an end-to-end managed work flow solution on an affordable basis with low upfront costs. The system will run on existing Windows-based PCs with Internet access, requiring little or no onsite IT personnel. The addition of PACS functionality to SourceRad(TM) further increases the scope of services imaging centers will have access to in a single, integrated solution. "The integration of ScImage's enterprise imaging engine will allow physicians to view images, orders and tech notes, and to dictate, edit, electronically sign and distribute medical reports - all from a single worklist. Imaging centers continue to struggle with justifying traditional PACS solutions due to their high upfront costs and onsite IT resource requirements. Our solution removes these roadblocks and provides an affordable, fully-managed solution that is ideal for the imaging center marketplace," stated Ralph Riccardi, Source Medical's executive vice president and chief operating officer. "We are thrilled to be working with a leading provider of Web-based RIS services such as Source Medical. Market research shows that the imaging center market is in need of a comprehensive yet affordable RIS/PACS solution such as the one created by the collaboration of our two companies," stated Sai P. Raya, founder and CEO of ScImage. About ScImage Founded in 1993, ScImage, Inc. is a privately held company, headquartered in Los Altos, California. ScImage is a global leader in the development and deployment of advanced enterprise imaging and information management solutions. ScImage's mission is to be the true enterprise imaging company by providing a shared infrastructure solution for all imaging intensive departments throughout the healthcare enterprise. At the center of the ScImage's enterprise imaging system is PICOM, a Web-based technology that works independent of modalities and departments to deliver diagnosis-enhancing software, seamlessly integrated multi-modality image and information management, archive, offsite disaster recovery and telemedicine functionality. ScImage(R) PICOM(R), PICOMOnline, EPF and NetraMD are trademarks or registered trademarks of ScImage, Inc. For more information on ScImage, visit their website at www.scimage.com or call 1-866-SCIMAGE. About Source Medical Solutions Source Medical provides outpatient information solutions and services for ambulatory surgery centers, rehabilitation clinics and diagnostic imaging centers nationwide. With a 20-year track record and more than 3,300 satisfied customers, Source Medical is the trusted source for innovative applications, in-depth industry expertise and unsurpassed customer service. The company's unique, end-to-end systems improve operational efficiency and cash flow while enabling healthcare facilities to deliver a higher standard of patient care. For more information on Source Medical, please visit their website at www.sourcemed.net or call 1-800-719-1904. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]