TeraMedica to manage images, data for Idaho health system

Healthcare IT company TeraMedica has entered into an image storage agreement with Boise, Idaho-based St. Luke’s Health System, beginning with the installation of Evercore enterprise vendor neutral architecture.

The deployment will enable the multi-site health system to consolidate, store and manage its disparate imaging systems’ clinical images and data, including DICOM objects, said the Milwaukee-based company. The implementation will include regional geographic connections to other St. Luke’s facilities throughout Idaho, the company added.

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