NEWS REVIEW – BUSINESS

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

Business News

NEWS REVIEW – INDIA

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

India News

Healthcare Industry Challenges & IT Solution Offerings : Faisal M. Paul, Country Manager – HPC & Healthcare Business Development, Hewlett Packard India (Sales) Pvt. Ltd.

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

Industry forces are converging the Life Sciences and Healthcare Value Chain – the industry convergence is driven by bioscience innovation, increasing healthcare costs, the aging population and technology adoption.

Connected Healthcare – Concept and Feasibility : Anurag Dubey, Industry Analyst, Healthcare Practice, Frost & Sullivan

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

The Indian healthcare industry currently estimated at around US$ 34 billion is growing dynamically.

National Health Policy – Need for Reforms : Dr. Ajit K. Nagpal (MBBS), Chairman utive Council, Batra Hospital & Medical Research Center, New Delhi

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

Organisation and financing of healthcare services in a country depends largely on its economy & socio-political environment

UNM Health Sciences plans $15.5 million telehealth grid

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center’s Center for Telehealth and Cybermedicine Research has been awarded US$ 15.5 million from the Federal Communications Commission for the design, construction, operation and uation of a Southwest Telehealth Access Grid.

System C launches new healthcare consultancy

System C Healthcare has launched a new consultancy service aimed at helping healthcare organisations meet the challenges posed by the government’s reform agenda.

Vietnam Gov

A national project in that would standardize medical tests among hospitals and health clinics in Vietnam will be launched this year, the Ministry of Health has said.

Medical groups launch e-prescribing web site

GetRxConnected.com aims to persuade physicians to switch from paper-based medical prescriptions to e-prescribing, claiming it can reduce errors and save lives.

NHS Direct text message details of local health services

NHS Direct has launched a service that allows users to obtain details of local health services by text messages.

NEWS REVIEW- BUSINESS

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

News Review

Dr. Lal Path Labs

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

Dr. Lal Path Labs was established in 1949 by Major S.K. Lal. One of India�s largest medical diagnostics company, it is primarily Delhi-based, though it has a pan-India presence.

Taking Control – Medical Devices Industry to get a Regulatory Authority

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

The medical equipment market in India is growing at an annual rate of 15% and is expected to touch US$ 4.98 billion by 2012. With a highly unregulated environment in terms of quality, reliability, pricing and control, uncertainty rules the roost. Often, it�s a confusing maze for care providers and medical professionals, and the brunt of all this has to be borne solely by those at the end of the chain – �the patients� !

There is a dire need for a legal framework and a regulatory agency to look after the industry. How far have we reached? Is the Government taking the right steps? eHEALTH takes stock of the matter.