RamSoft Partners with M*Modal To Improve Workflow Through Speech Understanding

RamSoft has partnered with M*Modal to offer embedded speech technology to improve workflow for radiologists. Speech Understanding by M*Modal is a cloud-based solution integrated with RamSoft’s PowerServer RIS/PACS, PACS and Tele Plus systems. Management and synchronization of user and group profiles is handled automatically by the cloud. The speech recognition adapts to user behavior for improved understanding of clinical speech and language. PowerServer RIS/PACS, PACS, and Tele Plus are fully customizable, 100% web-based image management solutions running on a single-database platform. The optional ONC-ATCB Certified Complete EHR is designed exclusively for PowerServer RIS/PACS and Tele Plus to capture the necessary data to attest to Meaningful Use and qualify for grant monies. Speech Understanding will be available on a subscription basis from RamSoft.

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