e-health IDs based on Medicare
Medicare number and card will soon link the patients’ medical records across health providers, under the US$98 million Unique Healthcare Identifier (UHI) program.
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e-Health Solutions that are Patient Centric
Soon to go high-tech in treating patients, a Health Ministry source explained for Sri Lanka, with a novel patient centric
EMR good for maintaining health related information
For unleashing boom in health market, especially in electronic patient record – which is made up of electronic medical records (EMR)and electronic health records(EHR), IDC believes NBN is important.
Idhasoft launches news website
Idhasoft offers strategic planning to hospitals and plan their IT needs to achieve high quality and cost effective patient care.
IBM partners with Idhasoft
IBM, a Global leader in offering hardware to software, services and consulting services has joined hands with Idhasoft Limited to package healthcare IT solutions through its Smart Market initiative.
California’s largest Initiative on e-Prescribing
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System partners with Anthem Blue Cross, Medco Health Solutions, Inc., and Blue Shield of California to launch the state’s largest electronic prescribing initiative to date.
IBM and Spain’s Regional Extremadura Government launches EPS
An Electronic Prescription System has been launched by the Extremadura Regional Government of Spain and IBM in 680 pharmacies in Extremadura.
Nuclear medicine and radiation oncology innovations by Philips Electronics
A new BrightView X, a scalable SPECT camera that can be easily upgraded with CT when physicians are ready for the full capabilities of BrightView XCT has been introduced by Royal Philips Electronics.
IT spending in Health gets a Good place in NSW Budget
2009-2010 budget with enough tender opportunities for ICT sector was delivered by New South Wales Treasurer Eric Roozendaal.
‘Meaningful Use’ the first definition
HIT Policy committee released its initial recommendations for defining ‘meaningful use’ of electronic health records.
US disease tracker: Orion Health
Over 45 state health departments in US are using technology provided by Orion Health, the software developer, for early detection, rapid response in case of disease outbreak and health emergencies.
e-Ordering of Diagnostic Imaging by groups
Many institutions have united to advocate for electronic ordering of diagnostic imaging procedures, aided with decision- support software, by forming Imaging e-Ordering Coalition.
Italian Breast Imaging Provider Orders Barco
Barco won a major display contract from Italian breast imaging systems provider IMS, Bologna, Italy, for the delivery of MDRC displays.
