ALGOTEC DEBUTS REVOLUTIONARY WEB-BASED PRIMARY READING STATION

 MediSurf Version 4 Introduced at HIMSS

Duluth, GA – Jan. 28,  2002--In the vanguard of innovation in computerized image management, Algotec introduces MediSurf version 4, the first full-featured, web-based primary reading station.  This breakthrough technology promises to eliminate the need for costly dedicated radiology workstations for most radiology functions.  From advanced work management to sophisticated MRI and CT reading tools, MediSurf version 4 incorporates most primary reading capabilities into a Web browser, eliminating the need for dedicated primary reading software to support advanced functions.

“The new MediSurf has the potential to revolutionize the management of digital imaging,” said Kobi Margolin, Algotec vice president of marketing.  “It can open the digital doorway to radiology practices of any size by dramatically lowering the cost of a primary reading station.  Primary reading can also take place inside or outside the imaging facility at any location equipped with a high quality monitor and computer.  A dedicated workstation will be needed only for advanced 3-D processing.”

New MediSurf version 4 features include:

  • Automatic grouping of cross-sectional images for stack reading.
  • Advanced linking features for cross-sectional imaging studies, including linked scrolling of two or more groups, multiple links and automatic group links.
  • Automatic calculation and display of cross-reference lines for images acquired at different orientations.
  • Edge enhancement filter.
  • Saving and display of graphic annotations over images.
  • Support for dual and high-resolution monitors and postscript printing.
  • Advanced workflow management, including the ability to lock a study for reading and update the study status.
  • Enhanced user interface based on   JAVA2 technology.
  • Unique tool sets for specific medical specialties that can be personalized to meet the needs of each user.   

Since its inception, Algotec has been an internationally recognized leader in the field of digital medical image management, processing and distribution.  In 1996, it was one of the innovators of efficient, affordable Web-based image access.  Today, it has the largest number of Internet-based installations worldwide and continues to set new industry standards.   Its ImagiNet family of products also provides enterprise-wide access to imaging studies through intranets and local area networks to meet a full spectrum of customer needs.

 With headquarters in Israel and fully owned marketing and sales subsidiaries in the U.S., France and Germany, the company's ImagiNet family of products are installed in more than 800 healthcare institutions worldwide.  Algotec's solutions include the ProVision - a 3D multi modality processing workstation, MediPrime - a radiology reading and reporting station, MediSurf - a Web based image and data access and display engine, MediStore - a multi media, multi tier archiving system, MediFlow - image management software, MediLink - a configurable interface to healthcare information systems, Med-e-Mail - an automatic email reporting system of key images and reports to referring physicians, and CD-Surf - a self playing, soft copy (CD) media to substitute for the films for patients and referring physicians.

Algotec, Inc. may be reached at 770-291-2039.  Or visit their website at www.algotec.com