Capital Healthcare, CDP Medical integrate CVIS, PACS

Capital Healthcare Solutions and CDP Medical have integrated CardioDx, Capital’s cardiovascular information system (CVIS) with CDP Medical Ensemble, CDP’s diagnostic imaging and PACS.

The St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Capital said its CardioDx includes reporting for 25 modalities, bill capture, automated report distribution and a minable data management system. The Petach Tikva, Israel-based CDP Medical said it has more than 400 installations globally of its PACS.  

The combined solution will be implemented in medical centers in the United States, including cardiology departments and cardiology imaging centers, the companies said.

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