NEWS REVIEW – WORLD

[This article was published in the December 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

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Innovation in ICT Adoption for Health System – minimising risk and investment : Dr N K Singh, Dr Ram Kumar, David Yonzan and Dr Pajeesh, Sobha Renaissance IT

[This article was published in the December 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

The current approach to health care process automation has been predominantly based on a sectoral / enterprise perspective. Each enterprise is limited to one hospital and its own appendages; typically under the governance of a single organizational entity such as a hospital, a clinic or a diagnostic lab.

NEWS REVIEW – BUSINESS

[This article was published in the December 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

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InfoLogix and Dell together to sell InfoLogix Healthcare Technology Solutions

InfoLogix, Inc., a leading technology provider of enterprise mobility solutions for the healthcare and commercial industries, has entered into a strategic agreement with Dell; Dell will offer InfoLogix’s healthcare solutions to its customers in the United States.

AMA Delegates endorse healthcare IT tax credit

The American Medical Association’s House of Delegates recently recommended that physicians receive a full, refundable tax credit to help them buy and use healthcare information technology.

Bayer plans blood glucose monitor costing less than INR 1000

In a bid to strengthen its presence in the diabetes care market, German healthcare major Bayer is planning to roll out a India-specific blood glucose monitor. The company intends to target the tier II and III markets with this device which is likely to be priced at below INR 1,000.

Cigna buys healthcare business of Great-West Lifeco for USD 1.5 Bln

Health insurer Cigna Corp. (CI) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Great-West Healthcare, the healthcare division of Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Co., for USD 1.5 billion in cash. Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance is a subsidiary of Canada-based financial services holding company Great-West Lifeco Inc.

Mega Lifesciences, Thailand enters India

Thailand-based healthcare company Mega Lifesciences recently announced its foray into the Indian market with the launch of its oral consumption skincare range and said it will invest about USD 1 million to market the product in the country.

Mumbai-based firm plan to launch CDs in healthcare

The Mumbai-based Dove Multimedia Private Ltd plans to launch CDs in health care next year.

Health Minister at CII’s Health Summit

Union Health Minister at the 4th Health Summit organised by CII, promised support to the industry, but asked industry for more CSR activities.

After Malar, Fortis eyes Chennai’s Lifeline

The Ranbaxy group-promoted Fortis Healthcare in a fresh bid to acquire a strong foothold in the south, has after acquiring the 180-bed Malar Hospital in Chennai, now set its sight on the 450-bed Lifeline Hospital chain in Chennai.

USIBC launches healthcare mission to India

Seeking to expand Indo-U.S. healthcare cooperation, the U.S.-India Business Council’s (USIBC) ‘Coalition for Healthy India’ launched its inaugural utive mission to India.

QRG Enterprises forays into India’s booming healthcare scene

QRG Enterprises, the promoter holding company of electrical equipment maker Havells India, has diversified its business by entering into healthcare.