New and Comprehensive Image Management and Digital Templating
                     Solution for Orthopedics

CHICAGO, July 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merge Healthcare
Incorporated (Nasdaq:MRGE), a leading provider of clinical systems and
innovations that seek to transform healthcare, today announced the
release of Merge OrthoPACS(TM), a comprehensive image management and
digital templating solution for orthopedics. Merge OrthoPACS lets
orthopedic surgeons access images taken at multiple locations in a
single viewer, diagnose from anywhere at anytime, plan for surgery with
digital templating, and securely archive studies.

"Merge's OrthoPACS solution successfully demonstrates our large
investment and commitment to the orthopedic market," said Jeff Surges,
CEO of Merge Healthcare. "We've combined new and innovative
functionality with proven underlying technology to deliver a truly
unified orthopedic-specific PACS solution. Additionally, we're excited
to now offer OrthoPACS in a subscription model that will address
clients' requirements for pricing that more closely aligns with their
long-term operating plans."

"We've already begun upgrading our practice to Merge OrthoPACS," said
Bradley Dick, chief information officer at Resurgens Orthopaedics,
Georgia's largest orthopedic practice. "With Merge OrthoPACS, we'll
migrate from a legacy product to true DICOM archive technology which
will make it easier to share and manage images across our 21 offices in
metro Atlanta."

Orthopedic surgeons will find that the new solution seamlessly fits
into and enhances their current workflow. For example:


  --  Orthopedic-specific workflows are built into Merge OrthoPACS, from
      clinic use to the operating room.
  --  The Merge OrthoPACS zero-footprint client viewer can be the sole viewer
      for an orthopedic practice. That means reading images will be no
      different whether a surgeon reads from their workstation, their iPad, or
      another device.
  --  The Merge OrthoPACS viewer also provides access to pre-surgical
      templating, including advanced measurements and automated hip
      templating.




About Merge

Merge is a leading provider of clinical systems and innovations that
seek to transform healthcare. Merge's enterprise and cloud-based
solutions for image intensive specialties provide access to any image,
anywhere, any time. Merge also provides health stations, clinical
trials software and other health data and analytics solutions that
engage consumers in their personal health. With solutions that are used
by providers and consumers and include more than 20 years of
innovation, Merge is helping to reduce costs and improve the quality of
healthcare worldwide. For more information, visit merge.com.

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