Intelligent Communication : Madhukar Saboo, Head – healthcare & Life Sciences vertical, Avaya GlobalConnect

[This article was published in the January 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

An integrated approach to IT and communication systems for better patient care and higher operational efficiencies is very much the need of the hour. This article looks at the importance of effective communication channels that can help in providing better health care facilities.

Innovative Healthcare Architecture and Modern Facility Design

[This article was published in the December 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Facility design can not only enhance patient experience but also impact the clinical and financial performance of institutions

Barco releases advanced visualisation software

Medical imaging specialist Barco has released a new version of its Voxar 3D advanced visualization software suite that is integrated in Agfa

Fujitsu Siemens launches mobile clinical assistant

Fujitsu Siemens Computers has announced the launch of the Esprimo MA, a tablet PC designed for mobile working in the healthcare sector.

Upgrade for select pvt hospitals soon

In a move that will regularise and upgrade the healthcare facilities for central government employees, the health ministry is likely to issue a directive asking more than 150 Central Services Medical Attendant (CSMA)-affiliated private hospitals to get the approval of National Accreditation Board for hospitals and healthcare providers (NABH).

Apollo Hospitals to set up 250 small health centres

The Tamil Nadu-based Apollo Hospitals group will set up 250 small hospitals across the country including the north-east by 2013, a senior company official revealed recently.

NEWS REVIEW – INDIA

[This article was published in the August 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

India News

ESI Corp to set up 28 medical colleges

The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Corporation that provides healthcare facilities to industrial workers has decided to step into the field of medical education. In an innovative move, it will set up 28 medical colleges and start post graduation courses by the next academic session.

Rural healthcare improvement high on J and K govt agenda

The Jammu and Kashmir government has taken a slew of initiatives and administrative reforms to improve healthcare facilities in rural areas of the state.

HL7 critical to tap global healthcare IT markets : Saji Salam, MD, MBA, Chairman, Health Level Seven India

[This article was published in the July 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

In a large and diverse country like India standardisation is not an idea too easily followed.

Prospecting Growth Opportunities

[This article was published in the July 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Preparations for eHEALTH India 2008 are on at full throttle. And the huge interest in this unique platform for the Health IT community

Jharkhand plans e-health network

Patients in remote villages of Jharkhand will soon have access to specialists without having to travel long distances for an examination.

Himalaya Drug gets ready for rural play

Himalaya Drug Company is set for a bigger push into rural markets with the launch of a new strategic business unit (SBU) for expanding into smaller towns and hinterland districts.