ACS Systems Improving Delivery of Healthcare in Malta
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. announced that it has successfully completed Phase I of the Government of Malta's Integrated Health Information System (IHIS), program to attain the highest quality patient care for the citizens of Malta.
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New Drug Reference Application to Enable Access to Multilex DDF on the Move
Healthcare professionals will soon be able to access the UKs leading drug knowledge base, the Multilex Drug Data File (Multilex DDF), on the move, following the development of a new drug reference application for mobile devices. First DataBank Europe (FDBE), working in partnership with Swedish software company MedHand International AB, will be offering the ability to browse Multilex DDF via a mobile device.
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Philips Speech Recognition Systems Announces Professional Services Portfolio
Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) announced the launch of its services portfolio which enables its global network of SpeechMagic partners to access the company's know-how and expertise in the field of healthcare documentation. The aim of the services is to facilitate the integration, deployment and support of the SpeechMagic platform as well as providing expert consultancy to maximize productivity gains in medical reporting.
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CSW Group in UK's 'Hot 100' for Second Year
CSW Group is once again ranked in the Real Business/LDC Hot 100 league table, which charts
the UK's fastest-growing privately owned businesses. This follows the award of 'SME
Organisation of the Year' given to CSW at the prestigious British Computer Society (BCS) IT
Awards at the end of last year.
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Philips Announces Release of US Study on Home Healthcare Technology and Telehealth
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHI) released the final results of a survey conducted by Fazzi Associates of nearly 1,000 home care agencies in the United States. Results of the Philips National Study on the Future of Technology and Telehealth in Home Care show that nearly one third of large agencies are currently using a telehealth system and that industry use of telehealth is expected to double over the next two years, principally as a means of managing patients with chronic disease.
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Tri-Continental Foundation of Experts, Open Health Tools, Collaborate on Global Health IT Solutions
Open Health Tools (OHT) today announced a collaborative effort between national health agencies, government-funded organizations and agencies, major healthcare providers, international standards organizations and companies from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States to develop common healthcare IT products and services.
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Atos Origin Awarded a Further Contract for the Development of the German Electronic Health Card
Atos Origin, a leading international IT services provider, announced the signing of a five-year contract with the Gesellschaft für Telematikanwendungen der Gesundheitskarte mbH (gematik) for the implementation of the German electronic health card.
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