Multi-dimensional planning is the future
Hospital refurbishment or new buildings can quickly run into several million euros.
Europe’s policymakers on diagnosis and management of CDI
Urgent action is needed to improve the diagnosis and management of CDI, which is the main cause of hospital-acquired (nosocomial) diarrhoea in industrialised countries. In a report launched today, during a meeting hosted by the European Healthcare and Hospital Federation (HOPE), experts from across Europe highlight the current deficiencies in the management of CDI and outline the steps that are…
At CMEF Chinese companies campaign for quality and sustainability
CMEF, the China International Medical Equipment Fair, is a semi-annual tradeshow which presents innovative products from and for China, and a cornucopia of educational congresses, workshops on financing, seminars on regulatory and policymaking issues as well as networking opportunities.
Key Trends in Technology for Diagnostics and Therapy in/from China
Improving access to care still is a key goal of the Chinese national government. Broadening insurance coverage and supplying diagnostic devices as well as IT-based communication tools, in particular to the needy rural care providers, are major elements of the campaign for modernization.
EKF Diagnostics launches new molecular division
EKF Diagnostics, worldwide manufacturer of point-of-care diagnostic tools, organ injury biomarkers and assays, has announced the launch of a new division to focus on molecular and companion diagnostics.
Robust Future for European health information exchange market
Vendors exhibiting strong leadership and understanding of interoperability standards to make gains
Scepticism increases among German in vitro diagnostics firms
The 2013 turnover expected by German in vitro diagnostics producers are significantly lower compared to last year, according to a survey of members carried out by the German Diagnostics Industry Association (VDGH) presented in January at the Diagnostica Forum in Berlin.
The 33rd International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine
Belgium – Last year, the annual ISICEM event attracted almost 6,000 participants from 101 countries. Its chairman, Professor Jean-Louis Vincent, from the Intensive Care Medicine Department in Erasme University Hospital, Brussels, offered EH a few reasons for its continuing success.
Patient data transfer and healthcare policy-making
Now central to most medical and policy-making discussions, cross-border healthcare, telemedicine and e-health are a top priority on the EU’s healthcare agenda, and most Member States are working to develop viable systems in this field
Interfere or Interact?
ECR 2013: to survive, radiologists may need to come out of the closet
How to maintain appropriateness and safety
The second Management in Radiology session at this year’s ECR focussed on challenges for radiology coming from telemedicine, eHealth, appropriateness, and safety issues.
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International powerhouses launch medical expo and conference in Houston
Next April, 28-30, an unprecedented event will make its debut on this side of the world.
Samsung building brand, expanding product lines
One year ago there was a flurry of excitement, even sensation, as consumer electronics giant Samsung Electronics arrived for the first time at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) as the new owner of ultrasound specialist Medisson.
MRSA outbreaks cost a fortune
A new test gives reliable results in just 75 minutes, speeding up combat actions. Since Methicillin-resistant staphy lococcus aureus (MRSA) has developed resistance to antibiotic treatments, infections have become a dreaded occurrence in hospitals worldwide.
UK labs face changes and challenges from new healthcare legislation
Aspects of new healthcare legislation are causing concern among medical laboratory experts in the United Kingdom – including the lack of future funding for innovation and development under a new reimbursement model, little appetite to quantify the cost effectiveness of laboratory testing, reduced staffing and a shift in emphasis that will see the need to make profit over-ride initiative and…
Germany’s White List
A large survey for leading German health insurers has resulted in a hospital evaluation portal thatenables patients to compare and choose a doctor and treatment or care centre very quickly
Rogue Dutch doctor prompts calls for EU early warning system
There are too many loopholes that allow bad or fraudulent physicians to beat the system.
Transparency and benchmarking
Late last year, at the German Hospital Procurement Congress in Berlin, we met with Durral R Gilbert, President of the US firm Premier Supply Chain Services, who was presenting cost-cutting strategies that reach far beyond reducing consumables and equipment prices – strategies that might also help hospitals in Europe.
Medical tourists are the best advocates for effective health solutions
Current trends in the medical tourism industry indicate that the needs of international patients are challenging health service providers to come up with advanced solutions for quality healthcare outcomes.
Jordan struggles to serve refugee population
A high unemployment rate coupled with an influx of refugees from Iraq and Syria has compounded challenges faced by the Jordanian government to provide healthcare for all, states a new report by healthcare experts GlobalData.
MITA and COCIR applaud Obama for negotiations on partnership with EU
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) and the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) applauded President Barack Obama for initiating discussions around a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the European Union.
50 years old and still growing
In 1963 Greiner Bio-One came into being with the opening of the Greiner Labortechnik production centre for laboratory products in Nürtingen, Germany.
Male and female Doktors
Whether it was a constitution of sorts writ on cavernous rock at the dawn of mankind no one knows. What is clear is that since the inception of the first rudimentary societies the male always expected to rule and the female to follow and obey.
Aurelius acquires healthcare business of Tieto
The investment company Aurelius Group, based in Munich/Germany, has closed a deal to acquire Tieto’s divisions Healthcare, Systems Integration & Consulting, and Product Engineering Solutions as well as related activities in the Netherlands, Poland, and India.
Essential role of personal data in healthcare
The Healthcare Coalition on Data Protection published a joint statement highlighting the role of personal data in delivering high quality,