23-Jun-17 InterSystems Australia will soon begin an overhaul of the Northern Territory's core clinical systems, to create a single digital medical record. Estimated cost: AUD259 mn (USD197 mn). InterSystems vied for the contract with Telstra Health, Epic and Allscripts.

19-Jun-17 14 million people go abroad for medical care annually, but these days, the draw of combining care with a luxury vacation is holding more sway than urgent medical needs. Voluntary plastic surgery accounts for nearly half the industry. [image: Chetica Ranch]

09-Jun-17 The latest available data indicated that 41% of adults in Asia are overweight compared to 35% in 1993, likely a result of the economic growth in the area over the past two decades. [image: Telegraph / AP]

08-Jun-17 The UN predicts Asia’s population over 65 will increase by 430% through 2050. Many believe the expected shortfalls in healthcare can be, in part, addressed with technologies such as wearable monitoring, telemedicine, and emergency notification. [image: LinkedIn]

07-Jun-17 The ADB is committed to doubling health sector investments by 2020 says Susann Roth, senior social development specialist, noting ADB is committed to increasing health sector investments to 5% of its total portfolio by 2020. [image: Alvin Marcelo / Twitter]