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Med-e-Tel 2011 Preview

6 - 8 April 2011, Luxembourg
Med-e-Tel 2011 will feature a variety of thematical sessions throughout the 3-day conference which will allow you to attend those presentations and workshops that matter most to your daily activities and interests. Topics will include:

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Contracts for Primary Physicians - Good Feedback, but Far from Perfect

The primary physician's position remains a popular topic in German healthcare policy. The contracts for primary physicians, which are expected to improve healthcare and reduce the bureaucratic barriers, are a particularly hot topic. That's apparently what many primary physicians are hoping, because over half of all surveyed physicians (58%) have already enrolled in an HZV contract (primary physician-centered contract).

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2012 to be the European Year for Active Ageing

The European Commission has proposed that 2012 be designated as the "European Year for Active Ageing". The initiative aims to help create better job opportunities and working conditions for the growing numbers of older people in Europe, help them take an active role in society and encourage healthy ageing.

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IMS MAXIMS Appoints Leading Medical IT Businesswoman

IMS MAXIMS has announced the appointment of Evelyn Chalk as its first ever Chief Operating Officer. The creation of the new post reflects the recent rapid growth of the company, which is to position itself as a leader in electronic patient information systems (EPR) for the NHS and independent sectors.

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Philips Announces Vision 2015 Strategic Plan

Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) outlined its strategic 'Vision 2015' plan to further strengthen Philips' leadership in the domain of health and well-being. The company will detail its key priorities, market opportunities and investment focus areas for the coming years.

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EU Grid Project Unlocks Processing Power of 200,000 Desktop Computers for European Researchers

EU researchers will have sustainable and continuous access to the combined processing power of over 200,000 desktop computers in more than 30 European countries thanks to the European Commission funded European Grid Infrastructure (EGI) project.

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West Suffolk Hospital NHS Trust Improves Business Planning Using Ardentia's Activity Flow Analytics

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Trust has deployed Ardentia's Activity Flow Analytics solution to get full visibility of patient referral patterns from local practices, improve business reporting and to help maximise its income.

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Orkney Health and Care Launches Telehealth Initiative to Improve Care for Patients with Long-Term Conditions

The health and social care partnership, Orkney Health and Care has launched a telehealth service using advanced solutions from Tunstall Healthcare to enhance healthcare delivery for patients with long-term conditions, such as chronic heart disease and chronic lung disease.

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Voice Technologies Awarded Microsoft Silver ISV Competency

Voice Technologies, a leading supplier and developer of digital dictation and speech recognition software, has been awarded silver ISV competency by Microsoft as part of the Microsoft Partner Network.

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Hoaloha Robotics and Robosoft Announce Collaboration on Assistive Care Robot Design

Hoaloha Robotics and Robosoft announce on an agreement to work collaboratively on the design of a socially assistive robot that can enable individuals who require assistive care to address the challenges to daily living that may come as the result of chronic illness, injury, or aging and empower individuals live more independently, with dignity, and at more sustainable costs.

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