7th International HealthGrid Conference 2009 - Programme Details
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This year's conference, from June 29th until July 1st in Berlin, will focus on how business models and practical applications may be developed from the experiences gained with pilot projects in Grid technology so far. Participants will see presentations on key technologies, Grid applications, socio-economic aspects and the future of Grid technology in medicine.
Tieto's National Patient Overview Solution Takes Further Steps in Sweden
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The Örebro County Council and the Municipality of Örebro have started to use the Swedish National Patient Summary solution (known as NPÖ), supplied by Tieto. The national roll-out plan is being worked on in parallel with further development and evaluation of the NPÖ service.
iSOFT Launches New Diagnostic Imaging PACS Solution
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iSOFT Group Limited (ASX: ISF) - Australia's largest listed health information technology company introduced its new iSOFT PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications) solution, enhancing its global portfolio of IT products designed to create a seamless Electronic Health Record.
Demand for User-friendly Healthcare IT Professional Services Increasing Across Europe
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IBM and EU Partners Create a Better Way to Fight AIDS Virus
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IBM (NYSE: IBM) was selected for its contributions to the EuResist research project for AIDS treatment as a Computerworld Honors Program Laureate for 2008. In addition to the Laureate Medal, EuResist also won the 21st Century Achievement award, establishing this technology contribution as top of its class among the Healthcare Laureates.
Sant Pau Hospital and Philips Pioneer Healthcare Technology Partnership Model
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The Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau and Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) have signed a 10-year agreement to manage the imaging technology needs of the hospital's imaging diagnostics department. Philips will be responsible for providing and managing the hospital's medical imaging capabilities for the duration of the contract period at a fixed monthly fee.
Microsoft Signs Agreement With Merck & Co. Inc. to Acquire Assets of Rosetta Biosoftware
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Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq "MSFT") has signed an agreement with Merck & Co. Inc. to acquire certain assets of Rosetta Biosoftware, a business unit of Rosetta Inpharmatics LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Merck & Co. Inc. The deal allows Microsoft to incorporate genetic, genomic, metabolomic and proteomics data management software into the Microsoft Amalga Life Sciences platform for enhanced translational research capabilities.
Patient Centered Medical Home Can Change the Way Care is Delivered
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IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced the findings of a major healthcare study that underscores the critical need for a new model of care called the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The new study, "Patient Centered Medical Home: What, Why and How?", identifies the PCMH as a viable foundation for the reform of today's unsustainable healthcare system because it is committed to primary-care based, coordinated, proactive, preventive, acute, chronic, long-term and end-of-life care.
Call for Papers: World of Health IT 2010 Conference and Exhibition
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15-18 March 20102010 WoHIT Conference & Exhibition in conjunction with the eHealth High Level Conference, Barcelona, Spain.
Designed to be dynamic and interactive, The World of Health IT 2010 Conference Programme will engage participants in thought-provoking debates & discussion panels. The parallel sessions are scheduled to last one and a half hour and will offer attendees various perspectives on the topics.
European Holiday Makers Urged to Carry the EHIC Card this Summer
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