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In sickness and in health!
In sickness and in health!

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

The health care industry needs trained human resources to handle IT applications. This eHealth issue focuses on the human resource needs of the health industry.

RFID in healthcare consortium being formed
RFID in healthcare consortium being formed

According to Harry P. Pappas, CEO and founder of the RFID Educational Foundation, the non-profit charitable institution, is leading an effort to form the RFID in Healthcare Consortium (https://www.rfidinhealthcare.org). On September 9, the Foundation is holding a by-invitation-only meeting at the RFID World 2008 event in order to establish the consortium.

General Atlantic to buy 20% in Wockhardt Hospitals
General Atlantic to buy 20% in Wockhardt Hospitals

US-based private equity (PE) major General Atlantic is learnt to be final stages of talks with Wockhardt Hospitals to invest around USD 140-150 million. Although there are some differences over the valuation and structure of the investment, the PE may pick up around 20% stake in the Indian company, sources said.

Perot Systems to support health insurance program
Perot Systems to support health insurance program

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Health Insurance Connector Authority, also known as Health Connector, and Perot Systems, a provider of IT services, has announced that the company will provide IT and business process services to support the state’s innovative program to assist low-income Massachusetts residents in choosing the appropriate plan of coverage for each individual’s healthcare needs.

Right on track!
Right on track!

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

Healthcare the world over is facing enormous challenges with regard to the changing lifestyles and demographics.

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