The International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO) announced a collaborative arrangement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to harmonize WHO classifications and SNOMED CT for the benefit of citizens around the world.

Details of the new NHS spending plan released by the health secretary includes a sustainable plan for the NHS to deliver efficiency savings in the same way as the rest of the public sector.

Voice Technologies has been appointed by the Walton Centre to provide digital dictation solutions to the Trust, with the agreement taking place under the Framework Agreement for NHS Trusts in Yorkshire and Humber.

Healthcare intelligence specialist Ardentia has announced the launch of Cassius Vision - the latest version of its web-based reporting tool used by more than 80 NHS Trusts and Boards.

Voice Technologies' WinVoicePro has been selected by NHS Tayside, NHS Highland and NHS Dumfries & Galloway to be deployed across all sites, using the negotiated prices under the National Framework Agreement for NHS Scotland.

HIMSS has announced the formation of HIMSS Analytics Europe (HAE), a German-based company, to provide health care organizations, governments and information technology companies extensive data resources and services about the adoption and use of healthcare information technology in Europe.

AxSys Technology (AxSys), a provider of patient-centric clinical information solutions, plans to extend its reach across the UK market in response to the current shift in NHS strategies and UK Government healthcare policy initiatives.