Indian medical transcription provider acquired by CBay Systems

UK-listed healthcare services BPO firm CBaySystems has announced the acquisition of Nagpur-based medical transcription services provider Suyash Software in a cash and stock deal.

Wockhardt plans 14 new hospitals; to invest up to Rs 600 cr

Mumbai-based Wockhardt Hospitals is planning to set up 14 super-speciality hospitals across the country over the next two years, which could entail an investment of up to INR 600 crore.

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.

Hindujas seek larger pie of Hospitals in India

In a fresh attempt to grow its hspital business the Hinduja group has signed an agreement with Limitless LLC, part of the Dubai World group.

Aspects of Telemedicine for healthcare delivery : Anurag Dubey, Frost & Sullivan

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

Telemedicine has changed healthcare delivery dynamics in the interest of extending health services to all individuals and eliminating time and distance barriers.

EVENTS DIARY

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

EVENTS DIARY

Accentia Tech acquires 3 US BPOs for INR 800 million

Mumbai-Based business process outsourcing company Accentia Technologies has reportedly acquired three US-based healthcare BPO companies for about INR 800 million, sources close to the deal said.

Electrolab to launch online connectivity software

The Mumbai based Electrolab, manufacturer of dissolution tester for pharma industry in the country, will launch an online connectivity software next month.

Wockhardt buys Morton Grove for $38 mn

Indian drug maker Wockhardt recently acquired US-based speciality drugs company Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, which has annual sales of $52 million.

Thermo Fisher Scientific expands clinical trial services capabilities with new facility in India

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. , the world leader in serving science, today announced it has broken ground on a new USD 17 million facility in Ahmadabad, India, to support growing demand for biopharma services in that country.

Metropolis (India) eyes 60% stake in London path lab chain

Mumbai-based Metropolis Health Services is in advanced talks to acquire a 60% stake in a London-based path lab chain.

Indian Pharmacists to start retail biz to keep MNCs away

Druggists and chemists across India have decided to get their fragmented retail business more organised in order to check the incresing presence of MNCs in the domestic market.

Actis Technologies Expands Operations In Kolhapur

Actis Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading audiovisual and environment control solutions provider has announced its plans to grow in Western India. As a part of this initiative it announced its plans to strengthen its presence in Kolhapur, by appointing about 7 dedicated dealers in the region.