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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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AbilityNet, an indulging home for differently abled to get connected

AbilityNet is a charity group based in the UK that helps people with different disabilities to get online with its clients, ranging from people with severe paralysis to those dealing with dyslexia, repetitive strain injury or just the effects of getting older.

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.

Federal grants to Avera Health for expanding telemedicine efforts

Sioux Falls-based Avera Health will get two hefty federal grants for expanding its efforts in telemedicine.

Telemedicine link to two hospitals in North Hawaii

A $481,000 federal grant to Queen’s will help establish a network with a Big Island site, as a result of which physicians at the Queen’s Medical Center may soon be uating and suggesting treatment for trauma patients at the North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea.

Telemedicine link to two hospitals in North Hawaii

A $481,000 federal grant to Queen’s will help establish a network with a Big Island site, as a result of which physicians at the Queen’s Medical Center may soon be uating and suggesting treatment for trauma patients at the North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea.

Telemedicine link to two hospitals in North Hawaii

A $481,000 federal grant to Queen’s will help establish a network with a Big Island site, as a result of which physicians at the Queen’s Medical Center may soon be uating and suggesting treatment for trauma patients at the North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea.

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.

Standard military e-Health record

US Congress is more keen on having electronic enabled health records system for the Defense Department (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Heartline offers wireless medical monitoring for patients

Heartline Telemedical Services, a company that offers tele-health check ups and tele-diagnostics with advice, has tied up with Lifeline Multi-Speciality Hospitals to provide wireless medical monitoring for patients.

First-ever telemedicine and ophthalmologic consultation centre in Hanoi

The first-ever telemedicine and ophthalmologic consultation centre has been launched in Hanoi by Vietnam’s Central Ophthalmology Hospital.

eNotes to enter telemedicine and health information services market

eNotes Systems, Inc. announced its plans to enter the multi-billion dollar telemedicine and health information services market.