CSC Enters into Agreement to Acquire iSOFT's Global Operations
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CSC (NYSE: CSC) has signed an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding equity of iSOFT Group Limited (ASX: ISF), one of the world's largest providers of advanced healthcare IT solutions, by way of a court-approved scheme of arrangement.
Public Consultation on the eHealth Action Plan (eHAP) 2012-2020
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The European Commission has been investing in eHealth research for over 20 years. Since 2004, it has been developing targeted policy initiatives aimed at fostering widespread adoption of eHealth technologies across the EU(1).
eHealth in the Digital Agenda for Europe
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6 - 8 April 2011, Luxembourg.In a presentation during the Med-e-Tel 2011 Opening Session on Wednesday April 6th, Peteris Zilgalvis, Head of the ICT for Health Unit at the European Commission's Information Society Directorate-General, will provide some insights into the European Commission's plans on the Digital Agenda
Healthcare IT - as Safe as Fort Knox?
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5 - 7 April 2011, Berlin, Germany.Security is a key issue where healthcare IT solutions are concerned. The greater the volume of sensitive patient data that is electronically managed and communicated, the more modern security technology is being used in hospitals and in practical applications.
Opinion Article: The Power of Patient Information
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By Shane Tickell, CEO IMS MAXIMS.A quick question for NHS managers - who would like to see complaints plummet and satisfaction levels increase without any change in care services? I strongly suspect this is possible and part of the reason I raise it is that it feeds into all the issues surrounding electronic patient information.
New iSOFT Service Connects Pathology at Leeds and York
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NHS trusts in Leeds and York are the first to adopt a new iSOFT solution to connect their pathology systems so requests and test results are exchanged electronically, which will prevent errors and delays and saves money.
Philips and World Association of Sleep Medicine Join Efforts
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Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) announced a global partnership with the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM), as official sponsor of World Sleep Day 2011.
Agfa HealthCare - Fourth Quarter 2010 Results
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Agfa HealthCare's revenue in the fourth quarter 2010 was almost stable at 317 million Euro. Excluding currency effects, a decrease of 4.7 percent was posted. In Imaging IT, the European markets are starting to show signs of recovery from the effects of the economic crisis.
conhIT 2011 Showcases all Aspects of Healthcare IT
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5 - 7 April 2011, Berlin, Germany.Without doubt mobile healthcare IT solutions will be one of the innovative topics at conhIT 2011, which is due to take place on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. Many of the exhibitors will be displaying their latest products, including smartphones, tablet PCs and other end devices, in Berlin.
Ardentia Updates Patient Level Costing Solution to Help NHS Trusts Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Costs
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Healthcare business intelligence specialist Ardentia has introduced an updated version of its Patient Level Costing (PLC) solution, designed to give NHS Trusts greater financial visibility at patient-level, helping to drive out inefficiencies and improve patient experience.