MERGE EFILM CLOSES ACQUISITION OF RIS LOGIC -- Acquisition ensures comprehensive suite of RIS/PACS solutions from a single-source trusted provider, supported by strong integration and workflow expertise.

Milwaukee, WI, July 17, 2003 - Merge Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: MRGE), d.b.a. Merge eFilm, today announced the closing of the acquisition of RIS Logic® Incorporated, a privately held Ohio-based company that develops and supports Radiology Information Systems (RIS) software. The acquisition price of all RIS Logic shares was $2.725 million in cash plus 772,000 shares of Merge Technologies common stock and the issuance of replacement employee stock options.

Richard Linden, Merge's President and CEO, said, "With the acquisition of RIS Logic, we gain vital strategic benefits, including a broadened client base, leadership in the healthcare software and services business, and economies of scale. We will leverage this acquisition to set a new standard in integrated RIS/PACS functionality, optimize our customer support and service capabilities, and create new opportunities for our employees."

RIS Logic will operate as a division of Merge eFilm, and will maintain its Cleveland office location. Dan Quigg, former RIS Logic President and CEO, will serve as President of the RIS Logic division.

"The announcement last week of our signed definitive agreement for the acquisition of RIS Logic had a very strong and positive response from the marketplace," said Quigg. "Our customers and partners voiced their support for our combined expertise in RIS, PACS, and DICOM/HL7 integration. The closing of this acquisition allows our newly merged organization to operationalize our strategy of delivering comprehensive workflow solutions from a single, trusted, reliable provider."

dditional information about the acquisition is available at:
http://www.merge.com/rislogic/index.htm

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About Merge eFilm
Merge eFilm is a global healthcare software and services company focused on delivering a suite of RIS/PACS software solutions and professional services to hospitals and imaging centers. Our strength lies in our ability to automate, integrate and replicate optimal workflow for everyone involved in the care of the patient. For more than sixteen years, Merge eFilm has leveraged its healthcare IT, clinical and engineering experience to create elegant and affordable solutions that improve the clinicians' productivity and enhance the quality of the care they provide. For additional information, visit our websites at www.merge.com and www.rislogic.com.

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