Merge Technologies Closes Acquisition of eFilm Medical, Inc. Combined organization provides integrated image and information workflow solutions on a global basis.
Milwaukee, WI, June 28, 2002

Milwaukee, WI, June 28, 2002 - Merge Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: MRGE) today announced the closing of the acquisition of eFilm Medical Inc., a privately held Toronto-based company that develops medical imaging and information workflow products and services, for one million shares of Merge common stock.

Richard Linden, Merge's President and CEO, said, "Completing this acquisition formally launches the next phase of our strategic development, and positions us as a global provider of integrated image and information workflow solutions. We anticipate a rapid integration of the two companies given our existing product innovation partnership. In the near future we expect to present a unified suite of solutions to the market, with a broader rollout of our capabilities across the spectrum of image and information workflow slated for release later this year at RSNA 2002. We are especially pleased to welcome the talented eFilm staff to the new organization, including Greg Couch and Catherine McCallum, who will assume senior leadership roles."

"By merging our two organizations, we make a clear statement about our patient-centric approach to image and information management workflow solutions," commented Gregory Couch, co-founder of eFilm Medical Inc. "We are committed to providing the healthcare industry with clinically focused, open architecture solutions that address the digital imaging needs of the healthcare enterprise. The workstation delivery model pioneered by eFilm will continue to be central to the business strategy delivered by our combined organization. Together, our solutions will reduce complexity for our customers, increase productivity and clinical user satisfaction, and ultimately improve the care of the patients they serve."

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eFilm Medical Inc., is a leading player in the development of medical imaging workflow products and services. Founded inside two of Canada's leading healthcare institutions, the company develops innovative medical image viewing and related solutions. The unique perspective gained from developing within a clinical environment, combined with the global use of its medical imaging solutions, has provided eFilm with a recognized level of customer knowledge and understanding.

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