BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emageon Inc. (Nasdaq: EMAG), a leading provider of technology solutions for hospitals and healthcare networks announced today that the company's RadSuite product has been chosen by HealthNet L.L.C., a Montana technology joint venture, to include installs at Glendive Medical Center and Sidney Health Center. The agreement covers installation of enterprise PACS, workflow management and advanced visualization at both medical centers. It also includes software services for specialties in addition to radiology.

'This technology will bring major care enhancements to our patients and productivity to our physicians,' said Dale Schwan, HealthNet's Information Systems Director. 'Advancing our imaging and medical content management from paper and film will place HealthNet and its member facilities at the forefront of health care delivery in Montana.'

'I am excited for our team,' said Chuck Jett, the company's CEO and President, 'and look forward to working with HealthNet. We have a proven team of individuals at Emageon that have remained focused despite industry-wide tough times. We have great customers, employees and products that will enable us to continue to meet the needs of the industry.'

About Emageon Inc.

Emageon provides information technology systems for hospitals, healthcare networks and imaging facilities. Its enterprise family of solutions includes RadSuite(TM), HeartSuite(TM) and other specialty suites. All Emageon solutions are built on a unified Enterprise Content Management system offering advanced visualization and infrastructure tools for the clinical analysis and management of digital medical images, reports and associated clinical content. Emageon's standards-based solutions are designed to help customers enhance patient care, automate workflow, lower costs, improve productivity and provide better service to physicians. For more information, please visit www.emageon.com.

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