INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY
DIT launches unique identification cards for Indian citizens
The department of information technology (DIT) has initiated the process of assigning a unique identification (UID) to the Indian citizen. The UID will provide a common medium for identifying all citizens by government agencies and enhancing the efficiency and transparency in service delivery.
NASCIO releases State Health IT Initiatives
NASCIO announced about the release of the compendium, Profiles of Progress: State Health IT Initiatives.
Are you feeling feverish again?
[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Malaria, HIV-AIDS, Diarrohea, basic maternal and infant health related problems abound the world and happen to be killer diseases, threatening the very development prospects for many nations. The poor suffer the most due to lack of adequate healthcare infrastructure or access.
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[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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MOVING BEYOND HOSPITALS: E-PRESCRIPTIONS : Pushwaz Virk and David W. Bates
[This article was published in the November 2006 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
e-Prescribing is the process of medication prescribing in an outpatient setting, using an ambulatory Computerised Physician Order Entry systems application linked with clinical decision support that can in addition electronically send prescriptions or prescription-related information directly with the pharmacies or pharmacy benefit managers
US keen on technology enabled processes for medical records
The Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), US recently worked out on the availability of health and information technology items and services for the purpose of improving electronic prescribing and electronic health records (EHR) capabilities.
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen honoured by eHealth Initiative
Tennessee Governor, Phil Bredesen has been honoured by eHealth Initiative for contributions to electronic health information exchange.
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen honoured by eHealth Initiative
Tennessee Governor, Phil Bredesen has been honoured by eHealth Initiative for contributions to electronic health information exchange.
Initiative to promote electronic health records in the USA
With the aim to bring information technology to the practice of medicine, state governments of the United States are beginning to play a critical role in driving new systems into hospitals and doctors’ offices.
Initiative to promote electronic health records in the USA
With the aim to bring information technology to the practice of medicine, state governments of the United States are beginning to play a critical role in driving new systems into hospitals and doctors’ offices.
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen honoured by eHealth Initiative
Tennessee Governor, Phil Bredesen has been honoured by eHealth Initiative for contributions to electronic health information exchange.
Khakwani invites Japanese companies to invest in telemedicine and telecom sector
State Minister for Information Technology Ishaq Khakwani has invited Japanese companies to invest in key telecommunication areas, including broadband and telemedicine, which offered a tremendous scope for growth in the country.
