What You Should Know:
– Avandra Health, the world’s largest federated network for medical imaging and clinical data, today announced the acquisition of DatCard Systems and Sorna Corporation. This strategic move is set to establish Avandra as the leading medical imaging platform, uniquely positioned to use imaging data to improve patient care across both clinical and research applications.
– The acquisitions combine the critical capabilities of clinical data sharing between providers (DatCard and Sorna) with Avandra’s existing platform for de-identified patient data aggregation. This integrated approach will now fuel medical research, AI development, and large-scale clinical innovation.
Combining Industry Leaders in Data Distribution
The acquired companies are recognized leaders in clinical data sharing, serving a vast network of healthcare providers:
DatCard Systems: The Market Leader in DICOM Distribution
DatCard Systems is the market-leading supplier of DICOM distribution solutions. Its flagship product, PacsCube™, enables healthcare providers to seamlessly share imaging data, supporting patient continuity of care and improved outcomes. DatCard is known for its trusted expertise and currently boasts more than 4,800 installations worldwide.
Sorna Corporation: Pioneering Automated Data Distribution
Sorna Corporation is an industry pioneer in automated medical data distribution, trusted by leading health systems for over twenty-five years. Sorna’s Vertex Platform is a comprehensive suite of applications, including cloud-brokered data sharing, automated DICOM CD production, and intelligent patient data routing.
Collectively, DatCard and Sorna serve the majority of Academic Medical Centers in the United States, including over half of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) sites.
Unlocking the Full Potential of Medical Imaging
The merger is designed to overcome a major challenge in healthcare: the underutilization of medical imaging data. Most imaging data research requests go unfulfilled due to the difficulty and high cost of accessing data often siloed in Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS).
Commitment to Uninterrupted Service and Future Investment
Despite the acquisition, Avandra has assured customers that DatCard Systems and Sorna Corporation will continue to operate as independent companies under the Avandra brand umbrella.
“By bringing together DatCard, Sorna, and Avandra, we’re creating the industry’s first comprehensive medical imaging platform that serves both immediate patient care needs and long-term research innovation. This combination enables us to unlock the full potential of medical imaging to transform healthcare delivery and accelerate life-saving research. Our customers can be confident that the products and services from DatCard and Sorna that they rely on every day will continue without interruption—delivered by the same teams, and with the same commitment to outstanding service,” said Ryan Tarzy, CEO of Avandra Health.
