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ReachMD XM 157 Announces Siemens Healthcare to Support New Program, Advances in Medical Imaging

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 General News
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CHICAGO, Oct. 7 ReachMD XM 157, the first satellite radiochannel created for medical professionals by medical professionals, announcedthat Siemens Healthcare will be sponsoring Advances in Medical Imaging, a newweekly program on ReachMD XM 157 and ReachMD.com.
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The first series of programs will focus on advances in ultrasound. HostsDr. Jason Birnholz, President of Diagnostic Ultrasound Consultants inOakbrook, Illinois and Dr. Beverly Hashimoto, Ultrasound Section Head atVirginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington will cover a wide rangeof imaging topics including "Sonography Workflow Automation," "Hand-heldUltrasound in the ER," "Tissue Strain Imaging," and "3D and 4DEchocardiography in Cardiology."
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Gary Epstein, CEO of ReachMD said, "We're excited about the addition ofmedical imaging to the weekly line up of programming on ReachMD. Medicalimaging is an important healthcare topic that impacts physicians in allspecialties, and we're thrilled that the Business Unit Ultrasound of SiemensHealthcare is the charter sponsor."

"Understanding the recent dramatic advances in ultrasound technology, andtheir impact on clinical practice is essential for healthcare providers," saidDr. Roee Lazebnik of Siemens Healthcare's Ultrasound Business Unit. "We areexcited to partner with ReachMD in providing this information to thehealthcare community."

Advances in Medical Imaging will air every weekday on XM 157 startingOctober 6 and is also available online athttp://www.reachmd.com/medicalimaging (promo code: Siemens).

About Siemens Healthcare

Siemens Healthcare is one of the world's largest suppliers to thehealthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions providerwith core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutictechnologies as well as in knowledge engineering, including informationtechnology and system integration. With its laboratory diagnosticsacquisitions, Siemens Healthcare will be the first fully integrateddiagnostics company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy,and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consultingand support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers solutions across the entirecontinuum of care -- from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis,therapy and care. The company employs more than 49,000 people worldwide andoperates in 130 countries. In the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30), SiemensHealthcare reported sales of euro 9.85 billion (on a pro forma basis includingDade Behring roughly euro 11 billion), orders of euro 10.27 billion, and groupprofit of euro 1.32 billion. Further information can be found by visitinghttp://www.siemens.com/healthcare.

About ReachMD

Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, ReachMD is a leading provider ofadvanced healthcare information and education for medical professionals. Thecompany's proprietary technology uses emerging media channels to allow busyprofessionals to hear the latest in specific healthcare issues in the mostconvenient ways. ReachMD's multi-channel platform includes XM satelliteradio, digital media device or personal computer. ReachMD's originalprogramming includes interviews with world-renowned physicians coveringprofessional topics within clinical medicine, treatment, research, executivemanagement, government policies, technology and global health issues, amongothers. Strategic partners include the American Medical Association; AmericanCollege of Cardiology; American Gastroenterology Association; American Collegeof Allergy Asthma and Immunology; National Lipid Association; American RetinaFoundation and University of Pennsylvania. To access ReachMD's originalprogramming, visit ReachMD at http://www.reachmd.com and use promo codeSiemens or tune into XM Channel 157.

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