PACS in Illinois

Medstrat is the leading orthopedic-focused software-as-a-service provider, specializing in picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), digital templating, and cloud-based image archiving. Founded in 1996, the company pioneered the first PACS designed specifically for orthopedic surgeons and has maintained market leadership for 25+ years. Medstrat serves over 1,100 customers across 1,400+ sites, with approximately 6,000 orthopedic surgeons and 10,000+ daily users relying on their platform. The software enables orthopedic clinics and hospitals to securely upload, store, and access digital images; conduct preoperative surgical planning through 2-D digital templating; and manage disaster recovery with cloud-based archiving of over 1 billion images. The platform is cloud-native, zero-footprint, and designed to streamline orthopedic practice workflows while facilitating collaboration between surgeons and implant representatives. All solutions are delivered as software-as-a-service with flexible, pre-packaged configuration options.

Leica Biosystems is a global leader in anatomic pathology solutions with 150+ years of heritage. The company specializes in comprehensive workflow automation for histopathology, immunohistochemistry (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH), and digital pathology. Core product lines include tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, automated slide stainers (HistoCore CHROMAX, BOND series), and high-throughput digital slide scanners (Aperio GT 450, Aperio GT 180 DX). The company also manufactures histology consumables—slides, coverglass, paraffins, blades, cassettes, reagents, stains, and mounting media—alongside IHC/ISH reagents, antibodies, FISH probes, and detection systems. Digital pathology offerings encompass slide scanning, image management software, and AI-integrated quality control. Leica Biosystems serves hospital labs, academic medical centers, pharmaceutical research, and companion diagnostics workflows. The company operates CEREBRO specimen tracking and workflow management systems and HistoCore specimen labeling solutions. Regulatory credentials include FDA clearances and IVD compliance. The division operates with over 3,000 global experts and emphasizes integrated solutions spanning tissue processing through digital pathology and computational diagnostics.

Brainlab is a Munich-headquartered medical technology company specializing in digital surgical ecosystems, robotic-assisted surgery, and intraoperative imaging platforms. The company designs integrated software and hardware solutions for neurosurgery, orthopedic spine surgery, radiosurgery, and craniomaxillofacial procedures. Core product lines include the Brainlab Robotic Suite (robotic-assisted surgical systems), Loop-X (mobile robotic intraoperative CBCT imaging), Spine Mixed Reality Navigation, spinal planning software, Elements (radiosurgery planning and automation), and Craniomaxillofacial Planning software. Brainlab also manufactures surgical navigation systems, mixed-reality visualization platforms, and ultrasound-based intraoperative guidance tools. The company markets solutions globally to hospitals and surgical centers, supporting minimally invasive and open procedures. Regulatory credentials include CE marking and FDA clearances; the site references 510(k) submissions and compliance with international standards. Brainlab operates worldwide with headquarters in Munich-Riem, Germany, and maintains regional presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company emphasizes end-to-end surgical ecosystem integration, enabling preoperative planning through intraoperative execution and has partnerships with academic medical centers and large health systems.

GE HealthCare is a diversified multinational medical technology and digital solutions company with over 130 years of healthcare innovation history. The company develops and manufactures a broad portfolio of diagnostic imaging equipment, patient monitoring devices, anesthesia delivery systems, maternal and infant care solutions, and clinical consumables. Key product categories include CT scanners (including the recently FDA-cleared Photonova™ Spectra photon-counting CT), ultrasound systems, diagnostic ECG equipment, anesthesia machines, and contrast media. GE HealthCare operates globally with an installed base exceeding 5 million units and serves approximately 1 billion patients annually. The company has invested over $5.1 billion in R&D and product development since 2022 and leads the FDA's list of AI-enabled medical device authorizations with 110+ clearances. GE HealthCare offers integrated digital solutions including PACS, cloud-first enterprise platforms (as evidenced by the Intelerad acquisition), and clinical decision support software. The company holds FDA 510(k) clearances, CE marking, and other regulatory credentials across its device portfolio. Manufacturing, service, and support capabilities span multiple continents, supporting hospitals, healthcare systems, and clinical facilities worldwide.

ASCEND Cardiovascular is a specialized cardiovascular IT solutions provider headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. Founded in 1995, the company develops enterprise-grade structured reporting and workflow software designed exclusively for cardiology departments and health systems. The ASCEND CV portfolio delivers multimodality structured reporting capabilities that integrate diagnostic, procedural, and reporting workflows into a unified cardiovascular ecosystem. Core offerings include ASCEND CV (multimodality reporting software), ASCEND InView (zero-footprint DICOM viewer), Gen3Echo (AI-driven echocardiography reporting), ASCEND Analytics (open-schema data warehouse), and Catalyst LIVE (telepresence collaboration platform). The company provides vendor-agnostic solutions with device interfaces, clinical decision support, and implementation services. ASCEND serves leading North American health systems and hospitals, with specialized solutions for pediatric cardiology, congenital heart disease, and non-invasive cardiac imaging. The platform integrates seamlessly with major EHR/HIS systems and medical device manufacturers including Epic, Cerner, GE Healthcare, Philips, and AGFA Healthcare.

20/20 Imaging, a division of Konica Minolta Healthcare, specializes in digital X-ray systems and PACS software solutions designed for podiatry, chiropractic, veterinary, and mobile healthcare practices. The company manufactures and distributes advanced digital radiography (DR) panels with wireless and fixed configurations, ranging from 10×12 to 17×17 imaging areas, alongside high-frequency X-ray generators and integrated acquisition software. Core offerings include the PXS-710D dedicated podiatry X-ray system, Chiropractic Straight Arm (CSA) with Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR), VETSMART™ for companion and equine veterinary imaging, and portable mobile X-ray solutions. 20/20 Imaging also provides Symmetry Sync PACS software, mOpal web-based DICOM viewer, and Opal-RAD professional workstation software with HL7/MWL integration for seamless EHR/EMR connectivity. Point-of-care ultrasound systems are available for podiatric practices. The company serves approximately 4,500 installations across small-to-medium clinical specialties with emphasis on ease-of-use, diagnostic confidence, and workflow integration.