Avandra Health has acquired DatCard Systems and Sorna Corporation for creating a medical imaging platform aimed at supporting patient care.
The move unites DatCard and Sorna’s expertise in clinical data sharing with Avandra’s platform for aggregating de-identified patient data to support medical research, AI development, and clinical advancement.
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DatCard and Sorna will continue to function as independent entities under the Avandra brand.
Together, they offer services to most of the academic medical centres in the US, including more than half of the National Cancer Institute sites.
DatCard provides Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) distribution technology, which assists healthcare organisations in sharing imaging data to maintain continuity of care and support patient outcomes.
The company’s PacsCube product is currently installed at over 4,800 locations worldwide.
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By GlobalDataSorna is focused on automated medical data distribution. Its Vertex Platform includes a range of applications such as cloud-brokered data sharing, intelligent patient information routing, and automated DICOM CD production.
Sorna Corporation founder and Avandra senior adviser Cyrus Samari said: “We were looking for an organisation with a clear strategic plan and a genuine appreciation for Sorna’s team, products, customers, and partners.”
Avandra Health CEO Ryan Tarzy said: “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, while continuously improving the tools and support that clinicians depend on daily.”
Avandra has indicated plans for significant investment in innovation across its platforms, with a focus on the development of new products, feature improvements, and customer support.
The company was established last year by Aegis Ventures and CEO and founder Ryan Tarzy.
