IBM Corporation And Merge Healthcare Join Forces for Better Development of Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

CHICAGO, IL--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 4, 2008 -- With the help of IBM (NYSE:IBM - News), Merge Healthcare (NasdaqGM:MRGE - News) is providing doctors, radiologists and other medical professionals easier access to medical images including x-rays, MRIs and CT scans. Medical professionals can now view medical images using a mobile device or desktop computer without waiting for medical imaging films, accessing a specialized system or downloading cumbersome files. Merge Healthcare's new technology can help medical professionals quickly view emergency cases, consult with colleagues and forward critical findings.

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