18-Nov-16 Mitsui, one of Japan’s largest corporations, and investment firm KKR have announced the signing of a share purchase agreement for 22% of Panasonic Healthcare for JPY54.1 bn (USD510 mn). Panasonic Healthcare develops, manufactures, and sells blood glucose monitoring systems for diabetes. In Jan-16 it acquired Ascensia, formerly the diabetes care unit of Bayer. [image: Panasonic]

09-Nov-16 As Thailand becomes Southeast Asia's first ageing society, technology creators develop innovations that will ensure a better life for the elderly. Two communities - Saensuk municipality in Chon Buri and Muang district in Nakhon Si Thammarat - are working with the Tambon Health Promoting Hospitals on IoT tech to help take care of seniors. [image: Dinsow Mini]

31-Oct-16 Quang Ninh Province in Vietnam is extending healthcare services to rural populations by providing telehealth across 24 hospitals and community healthcare centres. Quang Ninh is mountainous, and access to healthcare means long journeys to a central hospital or medical centre. The Polycom video technology allows consultations for patients hundreds of kilometres away, and improved training for doctors in rural areas. [image: Networks Asia]

20-Oct-16 The CareVoice and AXA Health announced the first Medical & Health Insurance Experience APP for high-end customers in China. AXA Health Members can make appointments directly from the APP and access health information and special offers. "We bring to China new affluent class a brand new experience of high-end medical insurance, redefining standards,” said Jack Yuan, CEO of AXA Health. [image: The CareVoice]

18-Oct-16 Hospital chains like the Apollo Group, Manipal, Columbia Asia and Fortis were among the first in India to invest heavily in IT. Joining their ilk are speciality clinics like Vasan Eyecare, Davita, Narayana Health, HCG and Agwaral Eye Clinic, which are now taking to the IT highway and ICD10 compliance, web payment portals, mobile apps, EHR and appointment booking. [image: ET Healthworld]