Inclusion of SNOMED CT Terms and Identifiers in International Research Databases
International Genetic Databases to be early beneficiary. The International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO) has announced a new policy to enable free use of English-language SNOMED CT terms and identifiers in international research databases, in complementary health IT standards, and in other projects and resources available worldwide.
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Golden Jubilee Reduces Document Distribution Times via WinVoicePro
Just four months after deploying Voice Technologies' WinVoicePro software, the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Clydebank has reported a marked reduction in document turnaround times, with all letters now being dispatched in under 12 hours.
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UK NHS Hospital Trusts Embrace Self Service Check-in Technology
Following recent news of a trust-wide implementation of self-service kiosks at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust; a further three trusts are announcing plans to embrace the interactive technology as a means of improving patient experience, streamlining efficiencies and reducing cost.
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Healthcare for the Rural Poor Takes Top Prize at IT @ Networking Awards 2011
Prachi Shukla from World Health Partners in India fought off fierce competition to take home the coveted IT @ 2011 Trophy and a record 5,000 euro cash prize at the IT @ Networking Awards 2011.
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Top Nine Finalists Selected at IT @ Networking Awards 2011
Innovative healthcare IT and medical technology solutions are one step closer to winning the coveted IT @ 2011 trophy and record cash prize at the IT @ Networking Awards 2011.
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Clinical Solutions Focuses on Scotland and Ireland with New Appointment
Clinical Solutions, the leading clinical decision support provider, has appointed Noel O'Connell as Business Manager for Scotland and Ireland. This appointment comes at a time when Clinical Solutions accelerates the roll out of its technology and content.
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Rapidly Ageing Population in Europe Boosts Prospects of Assisted Living Technologies Markets
An increasing ageing population and the associated need for healthcare services have heightened government attention on assisted living technologies, promoting the growth of this market in Europe.
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