Standard military e-Health record
US Congress is more keen on having electronic enabled health records system for the Defense Department (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Health policy
Broadband technology for health services in Australia
Broadband technology will now help Victorian mobile breast screening services. The new technology will be piloted for three years in various locations around Victoria, such as Corryong, Yarrawonga, Myrtleford, Tallangatta and Wangaratta.
Telemedicine making medicare reach the unreached
In a bid to make medicare affordable to rural masses, the Union Information Technology and Health Ministries have initiated moves to formulate standards for telemedicine.
PTI launches Task Force on Health Care Technology for Cities and Counties
The growing concern about the use of technology to provide health care services to residents leads to the launch of the Task Force on Health Care Technology for Cities and Counties by the Public Technology Institute (PTI).
Call for advanced health IT in California
On the same day (July 24) on which the Governor’s Summit on Heath Care Affordability in California was held, the Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an utive order that outlines the plan for the advancement of health information technology (HIT) of California.
The Philippine
Under the ICT Best Practices for e-Government category, in the recently held Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Digital Opportunity Center (ADOC) Awards, the Philippine’s e-Nutrition project bagged the grand prize.
International meeting to discuss on e Health
An e-Health global meet will held to discuss the latest developments in the field, ‘Healthcom2006’ during August 17-19 in Delhi, India.
ESA hopes to bring efficiency in telemedicine
ESA (European Space Agency), keeping in mind that satellite solutions can bring efficiency in telemedicine networks, is preparing a European telemedicine via satellite programme, which will be of direct benefit to the healthcare community.
ADB grants for HIV/AIDS prevention among Youth Project
ADB is targeting a significant reduction in new infections of HIV/AIDS among the youth of Vietnam, through a project backed by a grant of US$20 million.
Better healthcare processes in Malaysia with ICT
Efforts are being made to link all 4,000 government clinics and 120 public hospitals in Malaysia via ICT network.
Health IT to reduce medical expenses
Health information technology is a key component of Rhode Island Gov. Carcieri’s five-point health care agenda to lower costs, increase access and improve the quality of care being delivered.
EU injects Euro17 million for ICT training in Uganda
The European Union has injected Euro17 million (about Shs35 billion) in the Information Communications Technology training programme for tutors and principals in health training institutions.
Oregon Governor launches e-Health records plan
Oregon Governor, Ted Kulongoski announced that electronic health records systems are going to be installed in more than 4,000 doctors’ offices across the state.
