Irish EU Presidency: Dublin to be the eHealth Capital of the WorldMinister for Health Dr. James Reilly writes...
From 13 - 15 May, Ireland will be hosting eHealth Week, as part of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The theme - "Delivering Innovative Healthcare and Well-being" - provides an opportunity to highlight the potential for eHealth development and to showcase the very best that Ireland has to offer in this area, while also supporting the broader EU objectives of economic stability and sustainable growth.
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http://www.ehealthnews.eu/wohit/3495-irish-eu-presidency-dublin-to-be-the-ehealth-capital-of-the-world
East Cheshire NHS Trust Selects HCS and Net.Orange to Help Deliver Vision for Joined-Up CareEast Cheshire NHS Trust is to partner with HCS, to help drive forward the development of integrated care across Eastern Cheshire's Health and Social Care system. The HCS Care Coordination service will provide expert assistance to the Trust to support the delivery of integrated care as a key partner in Eastern Cheshire's Caring Together Programme, which aims to commission and deliver patient-centred joined up, pro-active care services.
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http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3494-east-cheshire-nhs-trust-selects-hcs-and-netorange-to-help-deliver-vision-for-joined-up-care
Healthcare Informatics Society of Ireland (HISI) Sessions at eHealth Week 201313 - 15 May 2013, Dublin, Ireland.
eHealth Week 2013, a joint venture by the Irish Presidency, the EU Commission and HIMSS Europe, is taking place in the Convention Centre Dublin from 13th-15th May. The large scale event is expected to attract over 2,500 high level delegates and approximately 100 exhibitors. Delegations from the Health Ministry in each Member State are invited and at least two EU Commissioners are expected to attend.
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http://www.ehealthnews.eu/wohit/3492-healthcare-informatics-society-of-ireland-hisi-sessions-at-ehealth-week-2013
Philips Launches Healthcare Transformation ServicesRoyal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) announced the launch of its Healthcare Transformation Services Business, which in collaboration with healthcare service providers, will offer consulting services to improve the operational and financial performance of hospitals and health systems, and improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care from diagnosis to treatment and after care at home.
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http://www.ehealthnews.eu/philips/3489-philips-launches-healthcare-transformation-Services
Media Reports May Trigger Symptoms of a DiseaseMedia reports about substances that are supposedly hazardous to health may cause suggestible people to develop symptoms of a disease even though there is no objective reason for doing so. This is the conclusion of a study of the phenomenon known as electromagnetic hypersensitivity. Those affected report experiencing certain symptoms on exposure to electromagnetic waves, such as those emitted by cell phones, and these take the form of physical reactions.
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http://www.ehealthnews.eu/research/3487-media-reports-may-trigger-symptoms-of-a-disease
Opinion Article: Mobile Technology - The Key to Service Transformation in NHSScotlandBy Colin Reid, Chief Executive of TotalMobile.
Both the new Scottish eHealth strategy and a range of service transformation projects and initiatives in Scotland are being driven by the need for health boards to do more with less. More people are now living with long-term conditions than ever before - around two million people in Scotland, or 40% of the population - and the number is rising.
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http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3486-opinion-article-mobile-technology-the-key-to-service-transformation-in-nhsscotland
€150 Million for Brain Research Launches EU 'Month of the Brain'At the start of its 'European Month of the Brain' initiative, the European Commission has earmarked some €150 million of funding for 20 new international brain research projects. It will bring the total EU investment in brain research since 2007 to over €1.9 billion. The 'European Month of the Brain' (#brainmonth) will highlight European research and innovation in the area of neuroscience, cognition and related areas through over 50 events across Europe this May.
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http://www.ehealthnews.eu/research/3485-150-million-for-brain-research-launches-eu-month-of-the-brain
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Chooses Innovative Clinical PortalEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has selected Harris Healthcare's Clinical Integration Platform to help fulfill its vision of providing a paperless and mobile clinical environment as part of a wider modernisation programme. The trust, which has signed a pilot agreement for 500 licences, will use the clinical portal to enable the organisation to bring together patient information from numerous different clinical systems that currently work in isolation.
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http://www.ehealthnews.eu/industry/3484-east-kent-hospitals-university-nhs-foundation-trust-chooses-innovative-clinical-Portal
UK and Nordic Nations Take the Lead Over Fifty Countries Already Coming to eHealth Week 201313 - 15 May 2013, Dublin, Ireland.
As the date for this year's event draws closer, the world's leading health IT nations are committing to attending eHealth Week. It's not surprising, as this year's conference offers one of the best programmes. Eight tracks, thirty-five presentations and one of the largest exhibitions ever, WoHIT 2013 at eHealth Week offers thought provoking professional education which will boost your knowledge, develop in your professional skills and inspire you.
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http://www.ehealthnews.eu/wohit/3482-uk-and-nordic-nations-take-the-lead-over-fifty-countries-already-coming-to-ehealth-week-2013
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