iSOFT Bags USD 2.2m Contracts in Germany
Australia’s largest listed health information technology company announced three new contracts in Germany totalling
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SAP and Siemens Sign Global Reseller Agreement
Siemens Healthcare and SAP AG have signed an agreement whereby SAP will resell in selected target markets the Siemens Healthcare hospital information system (HIS) i.s.h.med – a leading health information system for the clinical setting that helps healthcare providers improve efficiencies, contributing to improved patient care and the management information system i.c.m.health.
EIB and Philips Sign EUR 200 Million Healthcare R&D Loan Agreement
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Royal Philips Electronics have signed a EUR 200 million loan agreement. The 10 year loan, provided under the Risk-Sharing Finance Facility (RSFF) will be used to finance research and development (R&D) activities across a range of innovative healthcare projects, including image-guided intervention and home healthcare, in Europe.
Vodafone to Launch Mobile Health Unit
Vodafone has announced that it will establish a new mobile health unit in Newbury to develop mobile healthcare solutions.
Integration of Agfa’s PACS into Primary Care
Agfa HealthCare, a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT solutions, announced that NHS Blackpool has provided local healthcare professionals from Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation with access to the diagnostic imaging records of their patients.
GE Pilots IT Healthcare Project in India
GE Healthcare is initiating a pilot project to develop IT solutions for Indian hospitals to deliver affordable treatment.
Wipro unveils remote healthcare solution
Wipro Technologies has developed a medical gateway solution for remote healthcare management on real-time basis through mobile, broadband and dial-up networks.
iSOFT Business Solutions Wins New Deals Worth USD 9.20 Million
Australia’s largest listed health information technology company announced that iSOFT Business Solutions has won new business, totalling about A $10 million (US $9.20m) in October. The new deals include two contracts worth
Lifeclinic International Forays into India
Lifeclinic International, Inc., the world
GE Healthcare Collaborates with InterComponentWare (ICW) to Deliver eHealth Solutions
In order to further promote the exchange of clinical expertise beyond imaging solutions, GE Healthcare is delivering global solutions enabled by ehealth technology partner ICW headquartered in Walldorf, Germany.
IBM Creates POC Diagnostic Test
IBM scientists have created a one-step point-of-care-diagnostic test, based on an innovative silicon chip, that requires less sample volume, is significantly faster, portable, easy-to-use, and can test for many diseases, including cardiovascular disease.
Philips Organises Conference on Sleep Apnea
Philips Respironics recently organised a conference called
DMAA Expands Board of Directors with Seven New Appointments
Members approved the Board appointments during a business meeting at DMAA’s 11th annual meeting, The Forum 09.
