Confirma Signs Agreement with Amerinet.KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Confirma, Inc., the market leader in computer-aided-detection (CAD) for MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. , today announced a three-year agreement with a leading health care industry group purchasing organization A group purchasing organization is an entity that leverages the purchasing power of a group of businesses to obtain discounts from vendors based on the collective buying power of the GPO members. Many GPOs are funded by administrative fees that are actually paid by the vendors. , Amerinet. The agreement adds CADstream(TM) for MRI to Amerinet's extensive CAD portfolio. Amerinet's national network of companies include Amerinet Central, Intermountain Health Care and Vector. The agreement became effective October 1, 2005 and extends through September 30, 2008. "We're pleased to add CADstream to our list of innovative and effective products available to our health care provider members," said Tom Emmerson, RT(R), senior contract manager, Amerinet. "CADstream meets all of our criteria as a comprehensive and efficient CAD system for breast MRI." "We are honored that Amerinet has chosen Confirma as a vendor to its members," Wayne Wager, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Confirma. "CADstream met the rigorous evaluations required by Amerinet to be offered to members. Our agreement with Amerinet further validates our belief that CADstream is being met with widespread acceptance and is truly assisting to develop more standardized, high performance breast MRI programs worldwide." CADstream enhances the efficiency and workflow of MRI studies by automating data analysis, improving image management and correcting for patient movement, which assists radiologists in the interpretation, standardization and reporting of these data-intensive studies. CADstream's core automated features include image registration, multiplanar reformatting, subtractions, angiogenesis angiogenesis /an·gio·gen·e·sis/ (-jen´e-sis) vasculogenesis; development of blood vessels either in the embryo or in the form of neovascularization or revascularization. an·gi·o·gen·e·sis n. maps, curves, maximum intensity projections (MIPs), volume summaries and SureLoc(TM) for real-time interventional guidance. CADstream also incorporates advanced features, including a streamlined portfolio for more comprehensive treatment planning In radiotherapy, Treatment Planning is the process in which a team consisting of radiation oncologists, medical radiation physicists and dosimetrists plan the appropriate external beam radiotherapy treatment technique for a patient with cancer. Typically, medical imaging (i.e. -- incorporating the BI-RADS(R) Atlas for lesion classification -- and a multimodality ready configuration, offering users the ability to display and compare mammography mammography, diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X rays to detect abnormalities in the breasts. The early diagnosis of breast cancer made possible by the routine use of mammography for screening women increases a woman's treatment alternatives and improves her , ultrasound and breast MRI studies. The latest version of CADstream includes an expanded version of SureLoc, an efficient way to calculate coordinates for interventional guidance. SureLoc now reports needle position for both grid and pillar methods in real time (insertion location, depth and needle angle) and displays images and needle position in the patient's orientation. This feature is compatible with interventional breast coils and with vacuum-assisted biopsy systems, and is available on any networked PC for access at any location. About Amerinet Amerinet is one of the most innovative and effective health care group purchasing organizations in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , partnering with members to improve their operating margins. Amerinet leads the industry in flexibility with a commitment to providing supplier choice for its members. Amerinet's national network of companies -- Amerinet Central, Intermountain Health Care and Vector -- has set the standard for customer service for nearly two decades. More than 1,900 hospitals and 33,000 non-acute care facilities find cost savings and value-added services through Amerinet's comprehensive contract portfolio. Members trust Amerinet to deliver proactive information and integrity. About Confirma, Inc. Confirma, Inc. develops and markets computer-aided-detection (CAD) systems and accessories for medical imaging. CADstream(TM) is the standard in CAD for magnetic resonance imaging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to produce cross-sectional images of organs and other internal body structures. (MRI). CADstream automates the processing of MRI studies, providing higher quality imaging studies, lower costs for radiology practices and improved communication tools for physicians and patients. In its initial application, CADstream is being used to assist in the analysis, interventional guidance and reporting of breast MRI studies. CADstream is DICOM (medical, standard) DICOM - (From Digital Imaging and COmmunications in Medicine) A standard developed by ACR-NEMA (American College of Radiology - National Electrical Manufacturer's Association) for communications between medical imaging devices. 3.0 compliant, allowing integration with any MRI scanner and PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. . Confirma has established partnerships with companies including GE Healthcare GE Healthcare is a $18 billion (USD) unit of General Electric (GE). It employs more than 46,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. GE Healthcare is the first GE business segment headquartered outside the United States. , Hologic, iCAD and Vital Images. Confirma has partnered with imaging centers and corporate partners worldwide with hundreds of systems shipped since 2003, helping develop more standardized, high performance breast MRI programs that deliver premium patient care. For more information, visit www.confirma.com or call 877/811-2356. |
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