Intelerad expands PACS customer base in Q4 2007

Intelerad Medical Systems signed eight new PACS contracts and rolled out six new PACS customers between October through December of 2007 in the United States, Canada and Australia.

In the United States, Intelerad expanded its presence with EverRad in Lancaster, Penn., and Radiology Professional Association of Jersey City, N.J.

Internationally, Intelerad added Echo Medic of Quebec and Ongwanada of Kingston, Ontario, as well as new contracts in New South Wales and South Australia, according to the Montreal-based company.

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