To improve patient safety, health information technology needs better oversight
To protect Americans from potential medical errors associated with the use of information technology in patient care, a new report […]
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Sony introduces new telemedicine product
Enhanced communication, accessibility to remote physicians and improved workflow are just some of the benefits that hospitals and radiology departments can expect to gain from MD2GO
WHO highlights health impact of climate change in Copenhagen conference
In a recent conference held in Copenhagen, World Health Organisation (WHO) discussed various adverse effects of global climate change affecting human health.
Nine hospitals on railway land in Bengal
Nine multi-specialty hospitals and medical colleges are going to be set up on vacant railway land in West Bengal.
Novartis providing equivalent of over USD 2.5 million for victims of Haiti earthquake
Through its local organizations in countries throughout the region, Novartis is providing the equivalent of over USD 2.5 million in immediate emergency aid for victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
ICW provides mobile tracking in emergency care
German technology firm ICW’s LifeSensor emergency record has joined forces with the Bj
Agfa HealthCare’s new product to aid communication in emergency
Agfa HealthCare has launched IMPAX ConnectED, which automates and expedites communication between a hospital’s radiology and emergency department (ED) regarding preliminary findings.
Vietnam Gov
A national project in that would standardize medical tests among hospitals and health clinics in Vietnam will be launched this year, the Ministry of Health has said.
Government extends 5 yr tax holiday for all hospitals
Government of India has extended a five-year tax holiday, currently given only to hospitals in the rural areas, to those across the country, sending the shares of healthcare providers higher.
33m aid to boost telemedicine throughout Wales
GPs in Wales will be able to access patient details more easily as hospitals in the country are set to receive
India to set up integrated trauma centre network
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in India has given its approval for setting up an integrated network of trauma centres along the Golden Quadrilateral, North-South and East-West Corridors of the National Highways.
Orange (France) launches healthcare e-solutions
Orange France Telecom, a long-established operator in the field of telecommunications, is poised to present medical practitioners and hospitals in France an advanced communications platform. At the centre of the operation is the company
BSNL to provide telemedicine service among hospitals
The Bhartiya Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), India to provide telemedicine services through its network between the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) hospital and other hospitals.
