IMS MAXIMS, a supplier of end-to-end electronic patient record systems, has launched software designed specifically to support NHS trusts with early diagnosis and improved care of patients with dementia. The MAXIMS Dementia System has been developed to meet the increasing demand from NHS organisations for a solution that not only prompts healthcare professionals to make relevant assessments for people with suspected dementia but one that also guides them to the correct care pathway to ensure that they receive the most appropriate referral and treatment.

iMDsoft®, a leader in clinical information systems, has continued its growth trajectory in 2012, with new deals and new territories. Over the past twelve months, the company has entered new territories, with successful implementations and go-lives in Canada and the Czech Republic. In total, iMDsoft was involved in 60 critical care and anesthesia projects, and MetaVision went live in 17 countries and 9 languages.

Orion Health, the leader in eHealth technology, has announced the release of Orion Health Mobile, providing clinical staff with real-time secure access to relevant and accurate patient information from their Apple mobile devices. Orion Health Mobile leverages the prevalence of personal smart mobile devices to help improve clinical workflows and positively impact patient outcomes by removing the reliance on computer workstations within clinical care settings.

eHealthNews.eu Portal brought the eHealth news that mattered, and as the new year starts we look back at the stories that are worth revisiting, again and again. Look back at the biggest moments from the past year. According to the web statistics of the most commonly viewed pages the Top 20 News Articles of the Year 2012 are:

NHS acute trusts in England will be stepping up delivery of new IT infrastructure and systems in the coming year, despite continued financial pressures, new research shows, with future IT investment becoming more patient-focused. 'The view from the shop floor' the latest report from EHI Intelligence, reveals that nearly 70% of acute trusts say their trust's main IT priority in the coming year is to deliver new infrastructure, up from just 40% last year.

InterSystems Corporation, a global leader in software for connected care, today announced that the Children's University Hospital, Dublin has implemented the InterSystems Ensemble® rapid integration platform. The Children's University Hospital, Temple St., was founded in 1872 and is one of Ireland's leading centres of excellence for paediatric care.

Leicestershire County Council has invested in a countywide telecare service from Tunstall, mainstreaming its delivery of assistive living technology to integrate fully with existing reablement services and provide additional support to people with health and care needs.