NHS Direct text message details of local health services
NHS Direct has launched a service that allows users to obtain details of local health services by text messages.
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Microsoft, SAP America provide solutions for Healthcare IT
Microsoft Corp. has announced it has signed a joint marketing agreement with SAP America Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG, through which the companies have agreed to work together to deliver solutions that meet the unique needs of the healthcare industry.
Microsoft’s US$ 3 million fund for HealthVault
Microsoft has created a US$ 3 million fund to invest in applications built for its HealthVault electronic medical records platform, the company announced recently.
Google, Cleveland Clinic team up on medical data
Web search company Google Inc is collaborating with Cleveland Clinic, one of the premier U.S. health institutions, to pilot an exchange of data that puts patients in charge of their own medical records.
SKS launches health insurance for rural India
Hyderabad-based SKS Microfinance Pvt Ltd, the new generation microfinance company is all set to roll out its health insurance product, ”Swayam Shakti”, for the poor in semi-urban and rural areas, with the help of ICICI Lombard General Insurance.
SBI donates medical equipment to Sankara Nethralaya
The State Bank of India recently donated medical equipment worth INR 4.9 lakh to Sankara Eye Hospital, Pammal.
Software to help GPs assess risk of heart disease
New computer software that enables GPs to more accurately assess which patients are most at risk of developing heart disease has been released for clinical use.
Quest Diagnostics provides health management services to Birla Sun Life
Quest Diagnostics recently announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Quest Diagnostics India has signed a long-term agreement to provide health assessment services, including diagnostic laboratory testing for Birla Sun Life Insurance Company.
Artemis Health Institute (AHI) inaugurated by Haryana CM
Healthcare firm, Artemis Health Sciences’ multispeciality hospital, Artemis Health Institute (AHI) located in Gurgaon, was inaugurated recently by Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
Fortis Group completes acquisition of Malar Hospitals (Chennai)
International Hospital Limited (IHL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Healthcare Limited, along with Oscar Investments Limited (OIL) has completed the acquisition of 62.17 per cent of the equity share capital of Malar Hospitals Limited (MHL), Chennai, for a consideration of INR 34.68 crore.
Golden Peacock Innovation Award for retail healthcare centre
Manipal Cure and Care (MCC), India’s leading retail healthcare centre, has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Innovative Product / Service Award – 2007.
Indian chain plans US$54.5 mn expansion in Middle East
Indian preventive healthcare and beauty-care brand VLCC has announced rolling out of a 200 million-dirham (US$54.5 million) expansion across the Middle East and plans of an initial public offer (IPO) by 2009.
