The objective of Future Internet CHallenge eHealth (FICHe) is to accelerate small and mid-sized enterprises (SME) and startups that develop innovative applications in the eHealth market building upon the FIWARE technology, i.e. FIWARE generic enablers, specific enablers and/or domain specific platforms.

The European Commission has launched the FIWARE Accelerator Programme. €80 million will be awarded to SMEs, Startups and web-entrepreneurs using FIWARE Technologies. The FIWARE Accelerator is a network of European organisations which has already launched first calls for proposals earlier this month.

iMDsoft® announced the release of a new version of its clinical information system, MetaVision 6. Based on the latest technology, this release introduces new functionality designed to increase patient safety, such as advanced electronic medication management and multi-patient views. MetaVision's updated graphical user interface makes for an intuitive user experience, enabling faster navigation between patients and fewer clicks.

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Advanced Health & Care (Advanced), a leading supplier of IT systems for the care sector, has launched Staffplan Care Portal, a web-based portal, which provides service users and care workers with real-time access to information. The portal will enable care organisations to improve transparency and communication.

Under the motto "More cardiology, less heartache", Siemens showcases its latest news in cardiology at the congress of the European Society for Cardiology in Barcelona, Spain. These are applications designed for a more precise diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and molecular imaging as well as the universal angiography system Artis one with premium features for cardiology.

Advanced Health & Care (Advanced) has announces extended, mobile functionality for Caresys, the company's widely used care home management software. Caresys Mobile will now be accessible via tablet computers, allowing care workers to evidence care provision at the point of delivery within the care home environment, as they carry out their day-to-day duties.