Health Minister at CII’s Health Summit

Union Health Minister at the 4th Health Summit organised by CII, promised support to the industry, but asked industry for more CSR activities.

After Malar, Fortis eyes Chennai’s Lifeline

The Ranbaxy group-promoted Fortis Healthcare in a fresh bid to acquire a strong foothold in the south, has after acquiring the 180-bed Malar Hospital in Chennai, now set its sight on the 450-bed Lifeline Hospital chain in Chennai.

USIBC launches healthcare mission to India

Seeking to expand Indo-U.S. healthcare cooperation, the U.S.-India Business Council’s (USIBC) ‘Coalition for Healthy India’ launched its inaugural utive mission to India.

QRG Enterprises forays into India’s booming healthcare scene

QRG Enterprises, the promoter holding company of electrical equipment maker Havells India, has diversified its business by entering into healthcare.

Symantec announces new solution for healthcare industry

Symantec Corp. has announced the Symantec Healthcare Provider Solution, a new solution, comprised of products, services and best practices to help healthcare providers protect and manage their critical infrastructure and ensure vital patient information is both protected and accessible.

India’s Pharma industry to grow at 16%: KPMG

A report from research firm KPMG predicts that the domestic pharmaceutical industry is projected to grow by 16 per cent annually for the next five years, three percentage points more than the current growth rate.

IBA Health completes acquisition of iSOFT plc

IBA Health Limited, Australia’s largest stock exchange listed information technology company announced that IBA Health’s acquisition of iSOFT has now become effective after the final sanction by the High Court of Justice for England and Wales. The unification of these two health-focused organisations will create one of the world’s largest healthcare IT providers.

eHealth and Public Sector Reforms in India : Dr. Tarun Seem, NRHM

[This article was published in the November 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

In this paper, we take an overview of primary health care scenario in India, the contours of health sector reforms agenda under the National Rural health Mission: the principles of eHealth, possible loci of synergy under NRHM and possible technology options for accelerated health sector reforms in the country.

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BridgeForward launches European interface engine

BridgeForward Software has launched a new interface engine called Edge4, designed especially for the European market.

FICCI’s new initiative: Medical Electronics Forum

Responding to the requirements of the medical electronics industry and to create awareness about the opportunities as the next growth area after IT sector, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry launched the “FICCI Medical Electronics Forum” (FICCI-MEF) on October 23, 2007 at FICCI New Delhi.