Medi-Sota selects 7 Medical

Healthcare IT developer 7 Medical Systems said that the company has been named a preferred vendor for Medi-Sota, a rural healthcare association based in Minnesota.

Under the preferred vendor program, Medi-Sota’s 31 member hospitals and clinics will have access to promotional packages and pricing plans for PACS, teleradiology and disaster recovery solutions from 7 Medical.

In addition, the Minneapolis-based 7 Medical said it will partner with Medi-Sota to deliver customized educational programs for its members.

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