What's Next in Healthcare?

HITACHI21-23 May, 2008, Espace Grande Arche, Paris, France
This event at Hitachi's INSPIRE LIFE Exhibition aims to bring the Medical community, and those interested in this increasingly debated subject, together to discuss key issues affecting the quality and efficiency of care given to patients. Hitachi Inspire Life has been created to give a fuller understanding of Hitachi's work, philosophy and technology. This is a great chance to hear about the latest and upcoming developments, first-hand.

Hitachi is one of the world's largest technology companies which has developed over 20,000 products and in Europe alone Hitachi has 26 business groups. Established in 1910, Hitachi's philosophy has always been to contribute to and further society through technology. Thousands of patents every year are registered and over 4% of annual revenue is invested into research and development, ensuring that Hitachi continues to develop cutting-edge technology which will continue to sustain society, the environment, and the way we live.

  • Hitachi has a long track record of pioneering solutions in the healthcare sector, from biometrics to modalities to the management, protection and sharing of all clinical and non clinical information.
  • The massive investment in research and development in these areas ensures we stay ahead of our competitors to provide solution innovation and value to our customers, which in turn contributes to improving patient care.
  • As healthcare transitions to the next phase of development, Hitachi is ready to inspire the next wave of integrated healthcare solutions.

Distinguished guest speakers will discuss issues of great importance to health professionals, including:

  • Improving hospital efficiency through patient records
    Prof. Hans Blickman, Chair, Department of Radiology, UMC St Radboud, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
  • IT in Healthcare - The role of information sharing
    Dr Hanna Pohjonen, Healthcare IT Consultant, Rosalieco Oy, Finland
  • Issues for patient privacy and rights in today's health industry

What's Next in Healthcare? is just a small part of the varied agenda at Hitachi Inspire Life, other highlights include:

  • The Experience
    The centrepiece of Inspire Life is the Experience. This 25 minute tour demonstrates how Hitachi's technologies contribute to improving the fabric of life - at home, at work in transportation and into the future.
  • Thought provoking debate
    Keynote speakers will discuss pressing issues such as the environment and technology's role in secure government. Each talk is followed by a reception for our VIP guests.
  • Meet Hitachi's businesses
    Hitachi's business groups will display their products and hold industry specific events throughout the venue

For further information and registration, please visit:
http://www.hitachi.fr/expo/paris/index.jsp

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