Microsoft Seeks RFID Support for HealthVault
The software giant is encouraging companies to develop RFID applications for the free online medical database service it recently launched.
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Fortis, Microsoft to enhance healthcare offering through technology
Fortis, one of India
Apollo to invest INR 2.5 billion for hospital at Navi Mumbai
Healthcare service provider Apollo Hospitals Ltd recently announced it will invest INR 2.5 billion to set up a 400-bed hospital at Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra.
Court provides relief to Hemophilia patients
The Delhi High Court has given Hemophilia patients a reason to smile. Treatment for this inherited disorder that is costly and beyond the reach of a majority of those affected will now be provided free of cost at three hospitals in the capital.
Microsoft launches HealthVault: software and services platform for health information
Microsoft Corp. recently launched Microsoft
Perot Systems expands in India
Perot Systems, the second largest solution providers for the healthcare vertical in the US, having a $1.25 billion business in the healthcare industry, recently set up shop in Tamil Nadu.
In India, the solution provider now has set-ups in Chennai and Coimbatore (in Tamil Nadu) apart from ones in Bangalore and Noida.
Arizona Health-e Connection model for state support of HIEs
Recently, Arizona Health-e Connection has received the national innovation award for its best practices in promoting healthcare IT adoption for its state.
GE Healthcare acquires Dynamic Imaging
GE Healthcare
Gates Foundation pledges $100 mn for global health research
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced that it has earmarked 100 million dollars to create a new fast-track grants initiatives to support the global health research.
Reliance Life on expansion spree
Reliance Life Insurance, one of the leading life insurance players in India, will invest INR 1000-1200 crore (US$ 250- 300 million) in 2-3 years to expand its insurance business.
Apollo Hospitals finally comes to Mumbai
Apollo Hospitals Group, in a bid to further expand its healthcare business has firmed up its plans for establishing a presence in Mumbai.
NACO launches Mobile AIDS counseling centre in Nagaland
The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) has launched Mobile Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (ICTC) in Nagaland (India) in collaboration with the state AIDS control (NSACS).
Govt promises health insurance for the poor workers of India
Given the vast number of workers to be covered, the new Health Insurance Scheme (HIS) would be implemented in a phased manner. Initially workers living Below the Poverty Line (BPL) are to be covered in next five years.
