Partnerships: Merge & HBO Middle East

Merge Healthcare has entered a new partnership with HBO Middle East (ME) to deliver radiology solutions throughout the Middle East. As part of the agreement, HBO ME will distribute Merge Healthcare's PACS, clinical applications, connectivity products and other solutions throughout the region. The two companies will work together to service end user healthcare needs. Merge Healthcare and HBO ME will work jointly towards offering customers in the GCC region (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar) and Yemen a set of unique solutions for radiology needs, the companies said.
 
During the recent Arab Health Conference held in Dubai, HBO ME showcased Merge's new suite of medical imaging solutions named FUSION GL, as well as a selection of clinical applications for orthopaedic planning, breast imaging, PET/CT analysis, obstetrics, virtual colonoscopy and other specialties.

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