St. Jude Medical Plan to Acquire Spinal Modulation for US$ 215 Million
St. Jude Medical has announced that it has exercised the companys exclusive option to acquire Spinal Modulation, Inc., developer of […]
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Zoll Medical to buy Advanced Circulatory Systems
According to a press release, Zoll Medical has entered into an agreement to acquire Minnesota-based Advanced Circulatory Systems (ACS) that […]
Minnesota hospital opens new paediatric surgery centre
The Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota have opened a new 30,000ft
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Kaiser, Microsoft test medical records technology Kaiser Permanente and Microsoft Corp. recently announced a partnership that the two giant companies […]
e-Records help save money
Providing some proof, HealthPartners is advocating the health reform that electronic medical records can save health providers money.
Minnesota launches website for price, quality comparisons
A new website was launched by State officials and transparency advocates in Minnesota.
ePayments to rescue billions says United Health
Washington healthcare reformers get an advice from UnitedHealth Group.
USA: FCC approves five telehealth networks development
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved $35.6 million to fund the development of five telehealth networks that will link rural hospitals in nine states.
NEWS REVIEW – BUSINESS
[This article was published in the September 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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Firm with novel brain clot buster seeks venture funds
An Indian-American engineer is gearing up to make a mark in the lucrative medical equipment market with his blood clot busting device that can be used inside the human brain.
Lawson eyes S Asia via India presence
Taking its operations in South Asia to the next level, ERP software, applications and services provider Lawson Software has formally opened its first office in India at New Delhi.
HIMSS AsiaPac 08, 20 – 23 May 2008, Hong Kong
[This article was published in the July 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), in conjunction with CHIK Services, organised AsiaPac08 at the Hong Kong
Kaiser, Microsoft test medical records technology
Kaiser Permanente and Microsoft Corp. recently announced a partnership that the two giant companies hope will push forward the effort to digitize medical records and safely transfer sensitive health data.
