ICT to be embraced by the Health Sector
For developing a purpose-driven Information Communication Technology plan for Barbados, a cabinet subcommittee has been established.
“Health and Hospital managers will be in great demand” : Dr. V.K. Singh, Institute of Health Management Research (IHMR)
Established in 1984 in Jaipur, Institute of Health Management Research (IHMR) is the first of its kind in India, with attention solely focused on health systems management. It is a premier institute in health management education, training, research, programme management and consulting in the health sector including Hospitals and Healthcare IT. IHMR has two centers at Bangalore and Delhi.
iSOFT wins major projects in Spain
iSOFT, an IBA Health Group company, today announced that it has won contracts totalling US$3.85 million with two regional healthcare services in Spain.
Clinical Solutions launches web-based health tools
Clinical software specialist Clinical Solutions is launching a group of web-based tools for symptom assessment, health information and public health incident management.
IGMH, Maldives to be managed by Apollo Hospitals
Vice President of the Republic Dr. Mohamed Waheed has indicated IGMH would soon be jointly managed by the Maldivian government and Apollo Hospitals of India, one of the largest healthcare organizations in the region.
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.
Trending Enterprise Healthcare : Brian Cohen, Chief Technology Officer, iSOFT
[This article was published in the January 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
The Chief Technology Officer of iSOFT tells us about LORENZO – The newly launched innovative service oriented software from iSOFT.
Health card launched for Indian expatriates
In India, a prepaid healthcare card has been launched to provide access to health services for Non-resident Indians
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
Spearheading Innovation : Dr. Biswadip Mitra, Texas Instruments (India), India
Dr. Biswadip (Bobby) Mitra has been with Texas Instruments for over 20 years and is the Managing Director of Texas Instruments (India).
In sickness and in health!
[This article was published in the October 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
The health care industry needs trained human resources to handle IT applications. This eHealth issue focuses on the human resource needs of the health industry.
Healthcare to attract USD 500 mn PE funding in 3 yrs
The country’s healthcare segment is likely to attract private equity funding to the tune of USD 500 million in the next three years.
IT can improve healthcare delivery say experts
There was a need to make the healthcare sector more IT-oriented, opined experts at a seminar on healthcare organised by the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII).
