Articles
Health IT and eHealth are two of the most promising areas of Digital Health in the Asia-Pacific region, a Global Growth Markets survey has found. Countries that showed the strongest support include two of the largest, where current penetration levels are relatively low: China and Indonesia.
Read More
Insights
15-Nov-17 Fortis Healthcare board has approved the proposed acquisition of Singapore based RHT Health Trust for INR4,650 crore (USD720 mn), as part of an effort to consolidate the Indian asset portfolio of clinical establishments and two hospitals into Fortis. [image: ET Healthworld]
Read More
Insights
11-Nov-17 Indonesian conglomerate Lippo Group will bring China under its network of hospitals. The group, anchored by real estate operations, has grown into the largest hospital operator in Indonesia and plans to manage 100 facilities in Chinese cities. [image: Asia Nikkei Review]
Read More
09-Nov-17 Singapore will introduce a bill mandating all healthcare providers contribute to the national electronic health record system. The system was developed to create a central database from which clinical summary records could be stored and shared. [image: Ariffin Jamar / The Straits Times]
Read More
Insights
09-Nov-17 MedTech startup UE LifeSciences is partnering with GE Healthcare to distribute its handheld medical device iBreaseExam, designed and developed specifically for large scale use in the developing world, for example in South Asia, South East Asia and Africa. [image: Deccan Herald]
Read More