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Med-e-Tel Newsletter
This newsletter is your source for Med-e-Tel updates, news from the Med-e-Tel partners, sponsors, exhibitors and speakers, as well as other telemedicine and ehealth news from around the world.
Check out the latest updates to the Med-e-Tel 2010 conference program at www.medetel.eu.
In this newsletter you'll find details of two of the presentations that are scheduled in the Med-e-Tel 2010 opening session (on Wednesday April 14th) from mHealth Initiative's Peter Waegemann and Austrian Institute of Technology's Günter Scheier. More details on additional presentations in the Med-e-Tel opening session will be posted in upcoming newsletters.
This newsletter also reports on the participation of an official delegation from Mongolia at Med-e-Tel. Additional official delegations from South Africa, Brazil, Nigeria, Mali, RD Congo, Uzbekistan and Armenia are also participating in the event. More details will be announced in a next newsletter.
Submit your registration for Med-e-Tel 2010 still in advance of the event and avoid the hassle of doing the registration on-site upon arrival at the event.
If you are staying in town for Med-e-Tel, make sure to book your hotel now as well. The Luxembourg Convention Bureau is at your service to help you with the reservation.
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Featured Partner
The Rockefeller Foundation supports work that expands opportunity and strengthens resilience to social, economic, health, and environmental challenges-affirming its pioneering philanthropic mission since 1913 to "promote the well-being" of humanity.
While health spending has increased dramatically around the world, access to affordable, quality services has lagged. The ability to provide good and equitable health services for all people depends, in part, on the performance of health systems-networks of organizations, individuals, government entities, and technological resources dedicated to promoting, maintaining, or restoring health.
The Rockefeller Foundation's Transforming Health Systems initiative has four key strategies:
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Fostering health systems research and agenda setting for universal health coverage
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Enhancing professional capacity to plan and manage high-performing health systems
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Harnessing the resources of the private sector to finance and deliver health services
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Leveraging interoperable eHealth systems
Hear more about The Rockefeller Foundation's initatives and activities from Karl Brown, Associate Director, in the Med-e-Tel Opening Ceremony Wednesday April 14th at Med-e-Tel 2010.
Med-e-Tel works together with a distinguished academy of organizations, associations and institutions who are active in the fields of ehealth, telemedicine, and health ICT.
Click here for a full list of supporting organizations and partners. |
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Featured Sponsor
Accenture has formed a new Health & Public Service operating group to focus on and expand services to health care, government and public service clients. As one of the world's largest systems integration and managed services providers, Accenture uses evidence-based insights to dramatically improve its clients' performance and health outcomes for citizens around the world. Accenture leverages and applies its thought leadership, proven access, talent and corporate citizenship agenda to identify and impact health care's most pressing social issues.
Hear from Accenture at Med-e-Tel 2010 about "experiences in Belgium and abroad with new projects and new strategies to reorganize hospitals and health systems." This presentation is part of a regional seminar at Med-e-Tel on "New Models of Care and the Use of New ICT Solutions", held on April 15th.
Additional Med-e-Tel 2010 exhibitors and sponsors include:
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Featured Media Partners
E-Health
Europe is the independent news and business information source for Healthcare
Information Technology across Europe. It is an English language service
providing unbiased, incisive original news and analysis. The E-Health Europe
portal provides coverage of key policy, technology and industry trends in the
sector, including major national, trans-national and regional procurements,
initiatives and projects.
The Journal of Assistive Technologies is
a peer-reviewed journal providing a user focus on current and enabling
technologies, telecare and e-inclusion in health and social care. Articles
focus on how people use assistive and enabling technologies, rather than solely
on the technology itself, and raise the awareness of available technologies. It
debates definitions and concepts and addresses ethics, policy, legislation and
issues for day-to-day practice.
Federal Telemedicine News is an online
publication that goes to healthcare professionals, corporate executives, college
and university directors, academic medical centers, researchers, hospital
administrators, and others in the field that need up to the minute data on
telemedicine, telehealth, and health information technology activities in the
U.S. Federal Government, Universities, and State governments.
Hospital
Information Technology Europe (HITE) is a dedicated independent resource
providing essential information and the latest news for hospital CIOs, network
managers and strategic health authority IT heads across the EU. HITE delivers
the latest news, technology reviews, updates on the latest developments and
innovations, as well as comment on current policy and practice, both in print
and online.
Healthcare IT
Management is the official voice of the European Association of Healthcare IT
Managers (EAHITM). Management and best-practices driven, the publication is
devoted to supporting the goals of EAHITM and providing a central communications
platform for key stakeholders in the healthcare IT sector.
ICT
Results showcases the brightest and best of EU-funded ICT Research, from new
products and services to behind-the-scenes technological developments that
really improve European quality of life.
Infomedix
International is a B2B magazine for the medical industry. It is mailed to
15,000 medical manufacturers, distributors, dealers, importers, exporters,
wholesalers and agents worldwide, and distributed at medical tradeshows around
the world. Infomedix International is connecting medical businesses worldwide!
The Med-e-Tel media partnerships provide you with a look at a wide range of healthcare and medical journals, magazines and on-line news and information services that will help you to stay abreast of what is going on in the field of ehealth, telemedicine and healthcare IT and to make better informed decisions in your daily business or healthcare practice.
Pick up your personal copy of these publications in the Media Corner at Med-e-Tel 2010! |
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The mHealth Revolution  C. Peter Waegemann, thought leader, futurist, visionary and Vice President of mHealth Initiative, an organization promoting mHealth applications internationally, will address the Med-e-Tel opening session with an overview of the role of mobile systems in our society and ask
the question "What does this mean for healthcare?"
The vision of mHealth as the
new challenging paradigm of healthcare will be explained and its role as the
next generation of traditional telemedicine will be analyzed.
mHealth consists of structural changes in
healthcare, new communication systems that are based on, but not dependent on,
mobile phone systems. Listen to an
analysis of 5,000 new medical applications for iPhones and other
smartphones, and explore the role of smartphones
and tablet-sized devices for healthcare.
Peter Waegemann will describe a "Participatory Health" system, which involves
all wellness and care providers as well as patients, and in which "health and wellness care" will only be partly conducted in the physician's office, clinic or hospital, with much of it occuring in the new "wellness and healthcare communication space". Such a system will be enabled by new
communication patterns based on two pillars, i.e. advanced Internet and mobile
device (mDevice) communication.
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Pervasive healthcare via "The Internet of Medical Things"  Hear from Günter Schreier, Head of Information Management and eHealth at the Austrian Institute of Technology, during the Med-e-Tel 2010 opening session on April 14, 2010, about his vision on "Pervasive healthcare via the Internet of Medical Things".
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a technological phenomenon originating from
innovative developments and concepts in information and communication
technology associated with concepts like Ubiquitous Communication/Connectivity,
Pervasive Computing and Ambient Intelligence. It is the logical further development of today's Internet.
Technological
advancements lead to smart objects being able of identifying, locating, sensing
and connecting and thus leading to new forms of communication between people
and things and things themselves. The IoT will encompass technical systems that
are supposed to facilitate a new healthcare concept and support elderly people
and chronically ill patients and their caregivers in managing the healthcare
process in a way so as to achieve an optimal health status or to avoid a
worsening of the illness as long as possible.
Keep In Touch (KIT) is a concept for intuitive human computer interfacing
that uses smart objects and wireless technologies like Near Field Communication
(NFC) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). KIT enables people to exchange
information with health related items of their daily life by simply touching
those things with their NFC enabled mobile phones. Closed Loop Healthcare
Services allow processing of the resulting data and establishing communication
channels between patients, their environment and different groups of
care-givers (physicians, relatives, mobile care provider, etc.). The
combination of KIT (smart objects) and Closed Loop Healthcare Services add up
to an IoT-based infrastructure for pervasive healthcare.
Initial experience with this IoT concept in telemonitoring and medication
intake compliance projects show that these applications are well accepted by
the target group. Such an infrastructure enables new forms of communication
between people and their caregivers and helps to improve the health status of
people with chronic conditions like diabetes and heart failure patients.
Because of its intuitive, easy-to-learn and easy-to-use character, such an IoT
can also facilitate communication between elderly people, their environment and
relevant groups of care givers in the context of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL).
The combination of KIT and Closed Loop Healthcare services is a step
towards pervasive healthcare that allows not only to bridge barriers with
respect to space ("anywhere") and time ("anytime") but also with respect to "anything". All relevant items that are important for a given monitoring
scenario like sensors (medical measurement devices) and actuators (medication
blisters and dispensers) become "smart objects" and thus can be a part of the Internet
of Medical Things that supports healthcare for all people with various chronic
conditions ("everyone").
The Austrian Institute of Technology and partners A&D Medical, DSM TCG, MIR Medical International Research, and Trium, will also present these concepts, technologies and devices in the Med-e-Tel 2010 expo.
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Clinical Telemedicine Course at Med-e-Tel 2010
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New wireless ECG monitoring on BlackBerry phone from RS TechMedic
 RS TechMedic offers a scalable and highly-innovative telemedicine solution for wireless remote monitoring of vital signs. The company's flagship solution is called Dyna-Visionİ and comprises 3 parts: (1) patient monitoring unit used to take ECG and SpO2 of the patient, (2) hosted server to receive the incoming data from the units and (3) software to be installed on a PC or mobile phone to download recorded data or to monitor the patient's real-time vital signs from any location in the world.
The Dyna-Visionİ unit monitors the ECG (3, 5 and 12 Leads), Heart Rate, RR-time, Plethysmogram and SpO2 and uses an inbuilt Bluetooth and GPRS module for data transmission. It has automatic detection of cardiopulmonary events and the patient can use the event button for manual events. Dyna-Visionİ is used for Resting ECG, Holter and Event ECG and Real-Time Wireless Patient Monitoring. The device is operated with a single-button and is the only device in the market offering instant and real-time monitoring of ECG waveforms without delay and without using any external peripherals.
During Med-e-Tel, the company will demonstrate the product to its full extent and shall launch their latest technology as well: Wireless ECG monitoring on a BlackBerry phone.
Visit RS TechMedic at Med-e-Tel 2010 for a demonstration! |
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Ericsson Mobile Health solution (EMH) to be presented at Med-e-Tel 2010
 Ericsson is pioneering the healthcare sector by providing a healthcare solution for enhanced healthcare payers' mobility - Ericsson Mobile Health (EMH). It is a crossbreed of the latest mobile ICT and healthcare, standing for simplicity of use, reliability and patient mobility. EMH is the solution provided by Ericsson Nikola Tesla (Croatia) for remote patient monitoring supporting measurement, transfer and post-processing of vital body values in predefined intervals and duration.
Meet Ericsson representatives in the Med-e-Tel 2010 exhibition and see live demonstrations of the EMH.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla, as an integral part of the Ericsson Group, supports the modern ways of communicating. The company's activities include marketing and sales, research and development, design of the total communications solution, services in the multi-service and mobile networks area including the mobile Internet and complex system integration in all business areas. The company provides innovative ICT solutions that constantly improve people's life and create new value.
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to
telecom operators. As the leader in mobile technologies, Ericsson
provides support for networks with over 1 billion subscribers and has a
leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises
mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software,
broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the
media industry.
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Official delegation from Mongolia participates at Med-e-Tel 2010  A delegation of the Cardiovascular Centre project, the Ministry of Health and the United Nations Population Fund in Mongolia will be attending the Med-e-Tel 2010 conference in Luxembourg.
The Cardiovascular Centre project in Mongolia is a telemedicine project that is financially supported by the Government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. The project began in 2001 following the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed between the Prime Ministers of both countries. It is now approaching the end of its second phase, and a third phase is envisioned.
Around 75% of the population is potentially covered by the telemedicine network that the project established between eight provinces of the country with the capital city hospital.
The major characteristics of the project include: designed exclusively to facilitate the routine work of the isolated cardiologists of the distant provincial hospitals; 100% operated by physicians through peer to peer assistance; provide self education material by which the physicians may gain the credits necessary to maintain their license.
The functioning of such a virtual centre relies on a network using regular e-mail for immediate communication, a specialized website for information and education, and recently also an electronic patient record system was added to the network with a forum-like component allowing discussion and advice between all the doctors.
The Cardiovascular Centre project is participating at Med-e-Tel 2010 to share its experience of the development of the electronic patient record system and to learn from the experiences of other international players. For more information or to make an appointment to meet with the delegation at Med-e-Tel, contact Dr. Mungunchimeg Dagva.
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Time for a telecare/telehealth investment fund?  Telecare Aware (the one-stop for telecare and telehealth news updates) reports on multiple requests by people seeking sources of funding for businesses with telecare and telehealth products and services. These are usually small startups that have one or more elements of a business but lack the skills and/or sufficient funding to take the next steps to get to market. Most are never going to make it but a few have the potential to be world beaters.
On the funding front, the owners will usually have invested a good deal of their own time and capital and, at the time of looking for help, may be reaching their limit. Their funding requirements at this stage are usually too small to interest venture capital companies but too large to obtain from a bank or family and friends. Approaching funding bodies for grants is too slow and haphazard a process - if they can find the matching funding that is often required, that is.
Telecare Aware has therefore recently floated an idea among their readers: "Are you interested in pooling resources to support some of these companies?"
The aim would be to invest in a small number of companies believed to have the potential to establish themselves in their niches and to grow from there. You can respond to a poll at Telecare Aware, or contact Steve Hards for more information or to discuss opportunities.
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Register in advance for Med-e-Tel 2010
Register now for Med-e-Tel 2010 and join telemedicine and ehealth providers and users from 50 countries around Europe and other parts of the world. Avoid queuing at the entrance by registering now and your entrance badge will be waiting for you when you arrive.
Med-e-Tel registration includes access to all conference sessions, expo and networking area, breaks, lunches, two evening receptions, conference materials, and wifi access in the halls.
Fees and conditions can be consulted here.
Click here to go to the registration page. If you still need to make a hotel reservation, a list of hotels and room rates is available here. Contact the Luxembourg Convention Bureau to check availability and conditions. If you are planning a prolonged stay in Luxembourg (over the
weekend), special weekend rates are also available in several of the
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Special journal issue "Technology Adoption and Diffusion for Older Adults"  The Center for Technology and Aging (www.techandaging.org) invites article submissions for publication in a special issue of Ageing International: Technology Adoption and Diffusion for Older Adults. Ageing International is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal focusing on issues, research, and integration of knowledge on the latest developments in aging-related service delivery and policy making.
Authors will have the opportunity to showcase their work to a broad array of technology and aging experts and leaders, including academicians, technology developers, aging services practitioners, policymakers, and technology financiers. To further increase visibility and interest in the issue's release in September, the Center for Technology and Aging also plans to supplement Ageing International's media campaign by featuring the issue in webinars, newsletters, and other venues.
Deadline for submission: Friday, May 14, 2010.
The call for papers is available at www.techandaging.org/callforpapers.pdf and the instructions for authors at www.techandaging.org/authors_instructions.pdf. Inquiries can be directed to journal@techandaging.org or call +1 510 285 5704.
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International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth update
 The International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth (ISfTeH) is the international federation of national telemedicine/ehealth associations, research institutions, care provider organizations, companies and individuals. ISfTeH is the organizer of the Med-e-Tel conference.
Member newsAMD Global Telemedicine, worldwide supplier of telemedicine technology, devices, and application software for both dynamic encounters (live telemedicine) and deferred consultations, announces the expansion of its global presence with the opening of an office in Denzlingen, Germany. "Europe seems to be a natural fit for AMD, especially as the telemedicine market continues to grow rapidly in Europe," stated AMD Vice President of Finance and Operations Eric Bacon. "AMD's presence in Europe will allow AMD to handle service calls, shipping/receiving and all customer service issues in a timelier manner." The Denzlingen location will be the distribution, service and operations support office for all of Europe as well as serve clients in the Middle East and Africa. Establishing a European office is part of AMD's long range strategic efforts to increase the depth and breadth of its European product and service offerings in order to drive European sales. "This is an important expansion of our global activities and AMD is extremely excited to be on the ground in Europe," commented AMD President Steven Normandin. "With this on-the-ground European presence, we will be better able to serve our international customer, ensuring they are getting the maximum value from their AMD deployments." Contact Steve Normandin for more information or to set an appointment at Med-e-Tel 2010.
The Armenian Association of Telemedicine (AATM) is launching a pilot Telemedicine/eHealth project
on April 12th to deliver specialty teleconsulting to primary health care facilities
in rural areas of Armenia. In relation to the project, the AATM is seeking advice on best suitable open source EHR/telemedicine software/applications
available to date, to ensure functioning of the above mentioned program. The project involves
patient registration, triage and selection for specialty
consult, obtaining history and physicals, real-time and store-and-forward
instrumental tests (including visual examination, vitals, auscultation, ECG,
ultrasound and X-Rays), data transfer, data storage and processing at
the consult site. The software sought should support all mentioned
workflows, and be easily compatible with commonly used periferal devices. Attend Med-e-Tel to hear more about the project and to meet with AATM President, Dr. Georgi Chaltikyan.
Med-e-TelMed-e-Tel 2010 will indeed be one of the next important rendez-vous places for the ISfTeH. Among the planned ISfTeH activities at Med-e-Tel are a meeting of the Board of Directors, a member breakfast meeting, a conference session on Telenursing supported by the ISfTeH Telenursing Working Group, a videoconferencing session by the ISfTeH Student Working Group, meeting and consultations on Development of International Quality Standards for Teleconsultation Centers, participation in sessions on eHealth in Developing Countries, support for the Open Source in Health Care sessions and much more. The ISfTeH and its members will also be represented on the Med-e-Tel expo, providing information about several of the national members associations and their initiatives and projects. Join the ISfTeHIf you are heading a national telemedicine/ehealth organization, if you offer telemedicine products and solutions, if you are doing research on ehealth applications and technologies, if your organization provides (or wants to offer) care services by means of telemedicine/ehealth technologies, or if you are engaged in healthcare policy, join the ISfTeH network to expand your global reach or to learn from existing experiences and best practices. Membership information is available here. Or send an e-mail with your question or membership request. |
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Newsbriefs To follow are links to some interesting and recently published articles, studies, interviews and reports (if you would like to suggest an article for inclusion into a following newsletter, feel free to send details to info@medetel.eu):
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