Philips and Dutch Hospital Reinier de Graaf Enter 15-year Partnership for Medical Technologies, Healthcare Informatics and Services
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) and hospital Reinier de Graaf, Delft, the Netherlands, have announced the signing of a 15-year partnership to improve the delivery of care and the patient experience at the 622-bed Dutch hospital. The agreement covers the group's four hospital sites, including a new facility due to open in August 2015, which together serve a patient population of 251,000. 
Ascom Wireless Solutions, a global provider of mission-critical communication systems, has announced the launch of its ground-breaking mobile device, the Ascom Myco. It combines the capabilities of a smartphone with a set of features specifically designed for the healthcare environment, and especially for nurse communications and efficient management of clinical workflows. 
Allscripts (NASDAQ: MDRX) has announced the market launch and general availability of Allscripts FollowMyHealth™ Achieve, a consumer-friendly, patient engagement innovation intended to mobilize and empower patients as active partners in the management of their care.