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.

Agfa HealthCare’s new product to aid communication in emergency

Agfa HealthCare has launched IMPAX ConnectED, which automates and expedites communication between a hospital’s radiology and emergency department (ED) regarding preliminary findings.

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.

Max New York Life Insurance enters health sector

Max New York Life Insurance has entered health insurance sector by launching ‘lifeline’ consisting of three distinct groups of solutions.

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.

Quest Diagnostics, Google bring lab results to patients electronically

A partnership between Google and Quest Diagnostics Inc., will allow patients to view their diagnostic laboratory testing information electronically.

Manipal group to buy 40% in Kerala hospital for INR 100 cr

The Manipal group is close to acquiring a substantial stake and management control in Kochi-based Lakeshore Hospital, a super-specialty medical centre and a pioneer in medical tourism initiatives.

Government extends 5 yr tax holiday for all hospitals

Government of India has extended a five-year tax holiday, currently given only to hospitals in the rural areas, to those across the country, sending the shares of healthcare providers higher.

Google unveils personal medical record service

Google Inc has unveiled a plan to help U.S. patients gain control of their medical records and is working with doctors’ groups, pharmacies and labs to help them securely share sensitive health data.

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Preparing for the HEALTHCARE BOOM : Sarita Falcao, Research Associate,eHEALTH

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9 million jobs are expected to be created in the health care industry by 2012. Find out where, why and who stand to gain the most.

HEALTH BABY

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Leadtek has designed a complete home health care product in its new portable electrocardiogram � �Health Baby�, which can be used anywhere, anytime, in all kinds of environment � be it home, work, while travelling or sporting.

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