Lumedx inks C-PACS deal with Iowa Health Systems

Lumedx has implemented its cardiovascular PACS at seven hospital affiliates within Iowa Health System.

According to the Oakland, Calif.-based company, the Cardio PACS provides a multi-modality imaging solution that can customize image and data management and sync workflow.

Lumedx has installed its CardioPACS in the Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines; Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines; the Methodist West Hospital in Des Moines; St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids; Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge; Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo; and the St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Sioux City.

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