Digisonics wins OB ultrasound contracts

Digisonics has secured two new software contracts for its obstetrics systems with healthcare facilities in New Hampshire and New York.

Bedford Commons OB/GYN in Bedford, N.H., has selected the Digisonics OB-View Net System for remote interpretation, viewing and reporting of its OB ultrasound studies via the web, the company said.

Finger Lakes Medical Association in Geneva, N.Y. will install the OB-Windows Clinical Reporting and Database system in its facility, providing users access to growth analysis and clinical reporting for OB ultrasound, according to the Houston-based Digisonics.

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