CCA to merge with StorCOMM

Clinical information systems provider Creative Computer Applications Inc. (CCA) has announced its intent to merge with StorCOMM Inc. of Jacksonville, Fla., a private company providing PACS and clinical image management systems.
   
The new company will be named CCA and StorCOMM shareholders will own one half of the merged entity. The transaction is subject to the completion and execution of a definitive merger agreement and shareholder approval.
   
It is expected that the newly merged company will offer integrated applications and services to a broad sector of the healthcare provider market.
   
The companies said the merger is expected to be completed by spring.

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