Digirad Partners With Mobile Ultrasound Service Provider Ultrascan Inc. To Deliver Nuclear Cardiac Imaging Services In Atlanta.

POWAY, Calif. -- Digirad Corporation (NASDAQ:DRAD), a leading provider of cardiovascular imaging services and solid-state nuclear medicine imaging products to physician offices, hospitals and imaging centers, announced today that it has entered into a personal services and management agreement with Ultrascan, Inc., a leading provider of mobile ultrasound services in the greater Atlanta area, to offer Digirad's mobile nuclear cardiac imaging services to physician customers.

Mark Casner, President and CEO of Digirad, said, "Ultrascan brings to this new relationship a well-established mobile imaging delivery capability and client base, including Emory University, that align very well with Digirad's nuclear cardiology services. We believe that our co-marketing and sales agreement with Ultrascan will substantially increase our presence in the important Atlanta market."

"This relationship creates terrific growth opportunities for both companies. We are excited by the opportunity to introduce Digirad's state-of-the-art nuclear cardiac imaging services to the Atlanta area," added Mickey King, President and CEO of Ultrascan.

About Ultrascan, Inc.

With more than 100 clients, Ultrascan is the leading provider of mobile ultrasound and nuclear medicine services in the Southeast. All Ultrascan sonographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists are registered either with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Cardiovascular Credentialing International, or the AART/NMRT.

About Digirad

Digirad Corporation develops, manufactures and markets solid-state, digital gamma cameras to hospitals, imaging centers and physician offices. Digirad offers a comprehensive line of solid-state nuclear gamma cameras that produce a high-quality image for use in the detection of many medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease. Digirad's cameras are unique as their lightweight and compact design allows them to fit easily into small office spaces. Digirad's wholly owned subsidiaries Digirad Imaging Solutions and Digirad Imaging Systems offer a comprehensive and mobile imaging leasing and services program for physicians who wish to perform in-office nuclear cardiology procedures but do not have the patient volume, capital or resources to justify purchasing a gamma camera. For more information, please visit www.digirad.com. Digirad(R), Digirad Imaging Solutions(R) and Cardius(R) are registered trademarks of Digirad Corporation.

Forward-Looking Statements 

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