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Independent Conference Pre-Vetting System for the European Medical Technology Industry

Eucomed, the European medical technology industry association, will launch in early 2012 a conference pre-vetting system to review and approve third-party educational conferences and congresses in accordance with the ethical rules established in the Eucomed Code of Ethical Business Practice.

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NHS Wales Enhances Software Application Testing

Healthcare IT advisor and integrator Simpl creates a software application development testing framework for Informing Healthcare, the NHS technology programme in Wales. Now in use by a six-strong team, the testing framework refines and improves Informing Healthcare's previous application testing procedures and defines a consistent approach to in-house application testing across the organisation.

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NHS Plymouth Introduces Tunstall's Telehealth Solutions

NHS Plymouth has partnered with Tunstall to implement a telehealth programme that will support the management of long-term conditions (LTCs) for patients in Plymouth.

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Agfa HealthCare Shows its Most Comprehensive Digital Radiography Portfolio at JFR 2011

At the Journées Françaises de Radiologie (JFR) 2011, Agfa HealthCare is showing its most comprehensive digital radiography portfolio ever. These solutions address a broad diversity of imaging needs, delivering productivity and workflow improvement benefits, combined with very high image quality.

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European Commission Wants Clearer Rules for Information on Prescription Medicines

The European Commission adopted revised proposals clarifying the information that industry can supply to the public on prescription-only medicines. Patients are increasingly interested in learning more about the medicines they take and want more of a say in how they are treated.

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Telemedical ECG Tests Would Save the NHS £120 Million Per Year

Telemedical ECG testing in GP surgeries could cut hundreds of thousands of unnecessary emergency hospital admissions, A&E attendances and referrals to outpatient clinics, saving the NHS over £120 million each year, according to leading cardiac telemedical service provider Broomwell Healthwatch.

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Contract for a Healthy Future Report

The European medical technology industry association Eucomed launched its 5 year industry strategy report 'Contract for a Healthy Future' in which the association outlines the role industry must play in steering healthcare systems onto a sustainable path.

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Survey Reveals Demand by Patients for Medical Record Privacy Guarantees Against Security Breaches

FairWarning Inc - the inventor and world's leading supplier of cross-platform healthcare privacy auditing solutions for electronic health records (EHRs) - released the findings of a major survey which reveals overwhelming demand for patients' medical records to be guaranteed against data theft and snooping.

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iSOFT Appoints Beverley Scott to Lead Patient Safety

iSOFT, a CSC Company, announced that Beverley Scott has been appointed group clinical safety officer overseeing the co-ordination of clinical risk incident management and patient safety across all iSOFT territories.

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New Zealand E-Health Initiatives Highlighted at Global Forum in Hamburg

New Zealand, most commonly known for its pristine landscapes and healthy lifestyle, is also leading the way in eHealth as demonstrated at the Global E-Health Forum held in Hamburg on 11-13 October.

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