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AirStrip Technologies is working with Qualcomm Life to develop wireless solutions that seamlessly connect doctors, caregivers and emergency workers with vital patient information at the hospital and from the home.
Cisco and Swisscom are equipping 200 pharmacies in Switzerland with Cisco TelePresence video communication systems.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has approved a new protocol for relaying biometric information, the first in a suite of e-health and telemedicine recommendations on how medical practitioners may connect with patients in remote locations.
Chief technology officers (CTOS) from the information and communication technology (CICT) industry have urged the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to accelerate the process of creating technical standards on e-health.
A renewed focus on primary healthcare in South Africa is expected to give momentum to telemedicine programs as the government rolls out the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.
US-based Secure Telehhealth has deployed a cloud-based video conferencing technology to allow psychiatrists to provide therapy for patients online.
Technology bridges distances and more government agencies are using IT to deliver better public services. Take the case of Korea's Justice Ministry, which installed telepresence systems in correctional facilities to deliver remote patient care to inmates.
The Medical City (TMC) has introduced the first robotic-assisted surgery in the Philippines, broadening the options for minimally invasive surgery, particularly in the treatment of cancer.
SINGAPORE – South Korean hospitals are keen to adopt IT to reduce their operational expenditure and improve the quality of their services. Healthcare IT also aids in seamless medical bill reimbursement.
Cisco recently announced a ground-breaking telemedicine pilot program initiative with Molina Healthcare, which involves two community health centers in San Diego, and the state of California to provide health and wellness services to underserved communities throughout the state.
