Featuring localized interface that addresses needs for Spanish-speaking users, eFilm Spanish(TM) allows for viewing, manipulation, and CD/DVD burning of digital medical images. It replicates functionality of downloadable eFilm Workstation v2.1, which includes features for thumbnail views and MPR, spine labeling, and splitting image series. This radiology software application also offers hanging protocol functionality.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 9 — Merge eMed, a Merge Healthcare company (Nasdaq: MRGE; TSX: MRG) and a leading medical imaging software and services company, today announced the release of eFilm Spanish(TM), a Spanish language version of the company’s widely used eFilm Workstation.

The Spanish version of the software replicates eFilm Workstation 2.1, released by Merge eMed in October 2005. This version included several new features including enhanced thumbnail views and MPR, spine labeling, splitting image series and improved support for CD and DVD burning. eFilm Workstation 2.1 also added improved hanging protocol functionality for organizations using eFilm in conjunction with Merge eMed’s FUSION PACS and RIS/PACS solutions.

“Merge Healthcare is pleased to expand the usability of our eFilm Workstation by localizing the interface for our Spanish speaking customers,” says Robert White, Merge eMed president. “eFilm Workstation was the first radiology software application available via eCommerce at a price point that made the introduction of digital reading easy and accessible for radiologists in the United States, and continues today to be one of the most widely used diagnostic desktop software applications in the world. The introduction of eFilm Spanish replicates this very successful model for a new market of Spanish speaking customers.

“We will continue to leverage widespread use of eFilm Workstation software to further assist our customers with the care they provide patients and their transition from film to filmless workflow environments,” said White.