Merge Healthcare to exhibit expanded suite of women's imaging solutions at NCBC 2010

Merge Healthcare (NASDAQ: MRGE), a health IT solutions leader, today announced it will be showcasing it's expanded suite of innovative solutions and support of comprehensive continuing education programs for the advancement of women's imaging at the National Conference on Breast Cancer (NCBC) 2010. Additionally, Merge plans to introduce and collaborate with attendees on its Women's Healthcare Initiative, which builds partnerships with clinicians to provide broader access to training in the analysis and interpretation of these important studies.

“I am pleased that Merge Healthcare is expanding its dedication in women's imaging”

"I am pleased that Merge Healthcare is expanding its dedication in women's imaging," says Dr. Michael Linver, X-Ray Associates of New Mexico, P.C., Albuquerque, New Mexico and Program Chair of NCBC. "As a Merge CADstream® user, I appreciate Merge's focus on delivering the most advanced technology for improved quality, standardization and efficiency in women's imaging. Additionally, with the Initiative's support of continuing education, Merge is not only delivering state-of-the-art innovations, but the company is also providing access to comprehensive educational programs that can assist radiologists in the interpretation and reporting of these important studies."

"Supporting comprehensive education programs is a priority of Merge Healthcare," says Justin Dearborn, Merge CEO. "These courses, workshops and conferences teach students proper analysis, interpretation and management of studies by thought leaders in the industry." Upcoming educational programs supported by Merge for women's imaging include:

• "Practical Breast MRI Interpretation Using CAD: Online Case Review" with Dr. David Gruen and sponsored by ICPME, April 29,
• "Breast MRI and Guided Biopsy" with Dr. Constance Lehman, et. al., and sponsored by the American College of Radiology, May 13-14, and
• "Multi-Modality Imaging of Breast Cancer: New Techniques, Advanced Diagnosis and Staging" with Dr. Bruce Porter and sponsored by First Hill Diagnostic Imaging, June 2-4.

Learn about these educational programs and more programs supported by Merge Healthcare by visiting http://www.merge.com/CAD/benefits/education.aspx.

Merge Healthcare's expanded suite of women's imaging solutions improves efficiency and standardization in the analysis, interpretation and management of studies.