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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ & OVERLAND PARK, KS, Feb 28, 2023 — AS Software, a leading provider of ultrasound reporting and image management solutions, today announced that Scott Coons and Thomas Schneck have been appointed to the company’s board of directors, following AEA Growth‘s investment in the company. Coons and Schneck bring more than 50 combined years of software leadership experience to the company.

Coons previously co-founded Perceptive Software in 1995, which provides enterprise content management software solutions. Coons led the company from its inception through its rapid growth and ultimate sale to Lexmark International, where he later became President of Lexmark Enterprise Software. Coons’ extensive background in strategic leadership includes the successful expansion of enterprise content and business process management solutions into the clinical and corporate healthcare space. He was a key influencer in the early transitions from traditional to automated workflows for thousands of hospital information systems across the U.S. and has in-depth knowledge of strategic planning and operations for systems integrations, installations, and technology.

“I am a strong proponent of automation that makes problem-solving easier for clinicians,” said Coons. “AS Software provides customized solutions for women’s health, radiology, and vascular clinicians and empowers them with all the information they need to provide the best patient care possible.”

Schneck joined DocuWare, which provides cloud document management solutions and workflow automation software, as a founding partner in 1990. Schneck scaled DocuWare to become a global market leader with a presence in 60+ countries. Schneck has deep leadership experience in building and scaling document management software and was instrumental in making previously niche paperless solutions accessible to organizations in mainstream healthcare markets. His comprehensive understanding of go-to-market strategies and ability to create a global footprint with differentiated technology aligns with AS Software’s long-term vision to innovate and expand globally.

“AS Software has a strong product solely focused on improving the efficient workflow and reporting for maternal-fetal medicine specialists (MFMs), sonographers and other clinicians. There’s a robust global market for the solutions AS Software offers”, says Schneck. “By executing on AS Software’s strategy, the company can bring value to hospitals of all sizes and become the standard for structured reporting.”

AS Software CEO David Lintz recently spoke of the value Coons and Schneck bring to AS Software. “Both Mr. Coons’ and Mr. Schneck’s hands-on approach and emphasis on strategic operations and product value will help us naturally grow while we focus on delivering the right tool for clinicians,” said Lintz. “Both have successfully built and deployed cloud solutions and their leadership experience and backgrounds are an invaluable addition to the board.”

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About AS Software   

Founded in 1991 and based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, with offices in Overland Park, KS, AS Software offers a suite of structured ultrasound reporting and image management solutions tailored for Women’s Health, Radiology, and Vascular specialties. AS Software’s integrated and vendor-neutral technology allows practices and hospitals of all sizes to capture, review, and retain comprehensive patient ultrasound data seamlessly and efficiently. AS Software is deployed in over 35% of U.S. hospitals and leveraged by over 8,000 clinical users. For more information, visit as-software.com. 

About AEA Growth

AEA Growth provides technology-enabled, healthcare and software companies with flexible capital and operational resources to accelerate growth. AEA Growth is part of AEA Investors LP, which was founded in 1968 by the Rockefeller, Mellon, and Harriman family interests and S.G. Warburg & Co. as a private investment vehicle for a select group of industrial family offices with substantial assets. AEA has an extraordinary global network built over many years which includes leading industrial families, business executives and leaders. Today, AEA’s approximately 110 investment professionals operate globally with offices in New York, Stamford, San Francisco, London, Munich, and Shanghai. The firm manages funds that have approximately $18 billion of invested and committed capital, including the leveraged buyouts of middle market companies and small business companies, growth capital, and mezzanine and senior debt investments. For more information, visit aeagrowth.com. 

AS Software Media Contact: 

Stephanie Gunter – VP, Marketing 

sgunter@as-software.com 

417.772.2612 

Want to transform your ultrasound workflows?

Discover the latest innovations in ultrasound reporting and image management 

The future of ultrasound reporting and image management is in the cloud. Join us at UltraCon 2023, powered by the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, and meet with one of our onsite team of experts to learn more about our innovative cloud solution for more streamlined workflows, with:

  • Secure, faster access to images and studies from anywhere with a connection
  • Custom templates and workflows
  • Time savings and fewer clicks

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Learn about our UltraInnovative cloud solution, built for clinicians by clinicians

Meet with Nasrin Benion, previously Assistant Director of MFM at Texas Children’s in Houston, who recently joined AS Software as our Clinical Ultrasound Solutions Director. She will be joined at UltraCon by Jeanne Sottile, AAS, RDMS, RVT and Derek DellaVecchia, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RMSR to share how our cloud solution is different from anything on the market today and how it can transform your ultrasound workflows.

Attendees

Nasrin Benion

MBA, RDMS Connect with Director of Clinical Ultrasound Solutions, Nasrin Benion

Jeanne Sottile

AAS, RDMS, RVT Connect with our Product Manager, Jeanne Sottile

Derek DellaVecchia

RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RMSR Connect with Senior Account Executive, Derek DellaVecchia

UltraCon Event Information

Location: Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek

14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando, FL

Dates: March 25 – 29, 2023

With AS Software, high-quality structured reporting is made easier and more streamlined, with templates tailored for your clinical specialty. View a sample obstetrics ultrasound report below to learn why referring physicians love them.

Cloud environment, no VPN needed

Accessible from anywhere, anytime. Just launch the web application.

Guided auto-fill

Unlimited customization ensures speed, accuracy, and standardized information and terminology throughout the entire system.

Built-in templates

Document with the level of detail that fits your clinical specialty.

Comprehensive studies and data

Reference historical information, embed graphs and images, analyze and extract data, and more.

Download a Sample Ultrasound Report

I can’t emphasize what a big deal the billing is to me… it makes me more efficient. I can have a better lifestyle because I’m not charting until 7 p.m.

Dr. Porter, MD, MPH
Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Intermountain Health

Learn how Dr. Porter and his team from Intermountain Health found reporting success and leveraged key features from AS Software that help their growing division with much-needed customization and reliability while combining their ultrasound reporting with image management into one robust system.

Nasrin brings over 15 years of hands-on experience to AS Software, and as the new Director of Clinical Ultrasound Solutions she will provide valuable technical and clinical guidance to customers and team members. In addition to leading AS Software’s first Customer Innovation Group that will help directly influence the product roadmap and innovation, Nasrin will also work with individual customers looking for solution workflow optimization and best practices. 

Get to know Nasrin better through her spotlight interview below and make sure to connect with her on LinkedIn! 

You’ve been in the ultrasound field for over 15 years! Why did you choose ultrasound and how did you get started? 

“Ultrasound chose me. My background was in Computer Science, and I worked for five years as an Application Specialist. I knew I was interested in healthcare but was unsure of which direction to go. My journey began when I was fortunate enough to find a position at a hospital in the suburbs of Chicago. I had the opportunity to shadow a sonographer and from then on, I knew it was my calling!” 

You’ve spent much of your career at Texas Children’s Hospital.  Tell us about your journey there. 

“I started at Texas Children’s as an MFM sonographer. The department was brand new, and as it grew, I was able to take on more responsibility. Because I was well-versed in technology, I would ask a lot of questions about our technical capabilities. That’s when I started to grow into the leader that I am today. I went from an MFM sonographer to the Assistant Director of the MFM department, managing eight clinical sites.” 

You helped evaluate ultrasound reporting systems for the team at Texas Children’s, what was that process like? 

“The system we were using wasn’t cutting it for how busy we were. The options were to upgrade the current system or go with something different. We decided to see what was out there and ask the sonographers and physicians what was most important for them.  After assessing three different reporting systems, the demo from AS was everything we were looking for.” 

What was it you were looking for in an ultrasound reporting system? 

“It needed to be reliable and easy to use for sonographers and physicians. The physicians wanted to create high-quality, easy-to-read reports that looked great to referring physicians. The goal was also to eliminate documenting in multiple EMR systems. Overall, AS answered the wants and needs of the department.” 

“It made a huge difference for us, and over the years I continued to be more impressed with the team at AS and establish wonderful relationships.” 

Now you’re going to work closely with Texas Children’s here at AS Software! Tell us about your career transition. 

“Texas Children’s was my home for 12 years, and I’m excited to continue working closely with Dr. Wesley Lee and the team. I see the opportunity to advocate both for them and for all of AS Software’s current and prospective customers — sharing best practices and incorporating feedback from into the product roadmap.”  

“We’re at the point where patient care truly needs support. Clinicians need the best technology that helps them improve their workflows and deliver great patient care. I’m looking forward to tapping into the side of the clinicians to deliver the best product to them, giving them what they’re looking for and what’s important on a day-to-day basis.” 

And now tell us some fun things about yourself, any hobbies? 

“I have a huge family that I love spending time with. I also enjoy traveling, and in my spare time I enjoy sewing! It could be as simple as making a dress or changing the color of my curtains.” 

Welcome, Nasrin! We can’t wait for all the great things to come with you here at AS Software. 

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for birth defects and their impact on the health and well-being of families, individuals, and parents.

Nearly 120,000 babies are affected by birth defects each year, which can occur during any stage of pregnancy. Birth defects are also a leading cause of infant mortality in the U.S., accounting for 1 in 5 infant deaths, and in the U.S. each year, the total hospital costs of children with birth defects exceed $2.6 billion. (CDC.gov)

Screening and diagnostic ultrasounds are an important part of prenatal care, helping to provide diagnosis that allows families to make decisions and plan for the future.

Download and view an infographic on ultrasounds and National Birth Defects Awareness Month and view more resources below.

Download Infographic

Resources for National Birth Defects Awareness Month

Data and Statistics on Birth Defects

Educational and Other Resources for Sharing

Birth Defects and Infant Disorders Resources

Awareness of Birth Defects Across the Lifespan

Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects

Thank you for joining us! 

We enjoyed catching up with everyone at the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Annual Pregnancy meeting. It was a great opportunity to meet with leaders in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and learn from their groundbreaking research in pregnancy science. We got to participate in scientific sessions, workshops, oral and poster abstract presentations, networking opportunities, and more.

Need a lift to the cloud?

If you did not get a chance to top by our booth and learn more about our innovative cloud solution for more streamlined workflows, be sure to schedule a demo with our team to learn more. While you’re there, enter for a chance to win a drone.

We look forward to speaking with you!

2023 Attendees

David Lintz

CEO Connect with David

Ari Sandman

Founder Connect with Ari

Nasrin Benion

Director, Clinical Ultrasound Solutions Connect with Nasrin

Mark Scott

VP of Sales Connect with Mark

Taylor Brammer

Senior Account Executive Connect with Taylor

Event Information and Dates

Moscone West Convention Center

Exhibit Hall Hours

AS Software Booth Number: 727

Wednesday, February 8th, 12:00-6:00 pm

Thursday, February 9th, 10:30-6:00 pm

Friday, February 10th, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Event Map

CEO David Lintz was interviewed by Leslie Collins on the growth of AS Software and his vision for the future. “The market opportunity that we see, that the investors see and that the board sees ahead of us is tremendous,” he said. “We’re taking that running start but also breathing new life into (the company) and new leadership to go on and continue the evolution and transformation.”

You can more read in the article “Former RFP360 CEO joins AS Software and sees big growth for Overland Park” in the Kansas City Business Journal.

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AS Software Announces Expanded Leadership Team and Launch of Cloud Product Following Investment from AEA Growth

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ & OVERLAND PARK, KS, Nov 15, 2022 — AS Software, a leading provider of ultrasound reporting and image management solutions, today announced the expansion of its leadership team, the launch of its cloud offering, and new branding. This follows AEA Growth’s recent investment in AS Software to support the Company’s accelerated growth and product investments, as more health systems are turning to AS Software for its specialized ultrasound reporting and image management solutions to enhance clinician workflow, productivity, and coordination.

The announcement follows several exciting developments for the Company this year, including recruiting David Lintz as Chief Executive Officer and launching a cloud-hosted, web-accessible subscription product. David brings over 25 years of enterprise software and healthcare industry leadership experience to AS Software. In addition to David Lintz, other recent key management hires include CTO Richard Garbi, VP of Finance Brian Gillespie, VP of Marketing Stephanie Gunter, and VP of Client Services Aaron Wimer.

AS Software’s augmented team will focus on product innovation to support its clinician and hospital partners, which today include many leading hospitals that utilize AS Software for women’s health, radiology, and vascular use cases.

“I am thrilled to join AS Software, as it is the premier ultrasound reporting and image management solution in the industry. Today, we launched new branding to reflect the significant growth and innovation that is taking place across the organization,” said CEO David Lintz. “It marks a new chapter in which we are investing in every aspect of our business to provide even more solutions and support for our clients.” 

AEA Growth’s investment supports all of these growth initiatives. “We are delighted to partner with AS Software,” said Ravi Sarin, Co-Head and Partner of AEA Growth. “With their market-leading workflow automation and cloud capabilities, we see tremendous opportunity for AS Software to accelerate growth.” 

Founder and Chairman Ari Sandman spoke about the recent growth at AS Software: “Over the last three decades, AS has been developing market-leading products and delivering unparalleled customer support. I am excited about the expansion of our leadership team and investment from AEA Growth to continue innovating in our industry.”

“Ultrasound usage is growing across the globe as an effective and efficient diagnostic tool in a multitude of areas across healthcare,” added CEO David Lintz. “We have an opportunity to serve this growing market with scalable solutions for organizations of all sizes.”   

Visit the new website at as-software.com to see the new branding and learn more about AS Software. 

About AS Software   

Founded in 1991 and based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, with offices in Overland Park, KS,  AS Software offers a suite of structured ultrasound reporting and image management solutions tailored for women’s health, radiology, and vascular specialties. AS Software’s integrated and vendor-neutral technology allows practices and hospitals of all sizes to capture, review, and retain comprehensive patient ultrasound data seamlessly and efficiently. AS Software is deployed in over 35% of U.S. hospitals and leveraged by over 8,000 clinical users. For more information, visit as-software.com. 

About AEA Growth   

AEA Growth provides technology-enabled, healthcare and software companies with flexible capital and operational resources to accelerate growth. AEA Growth is part of AEA Investors LP, which was founded in 1968 by the Rockefeller, Mellon, and Harriman family interests and S.G. Warburg & Co. as a private investment vehicle for a select group of industrial family offices with substantial assets. AEA has an extraordinary global network built over many years which includes leading industrial families, business executives and leaders. Today, AEA’s approximately 110 investment professionals operate globally with offices in New York, Stamford, San Francisco, London, Munich, and Shanghai. The firm manages funds that have approximately $18 billion of invested and committed capital, including the leveraged buyouts of middle market companies and small business companies, growth capital, and mezzanine and senior debt investments. For more information, visit aeagrowth.com. 

AS Software Media Contact: 

Stephanie Gunter – VP, Marketing 

sgunter@as-software.com 

417.772.2612