There was a lot happening in the international health IT front this week as several major players made moves worth noting. South Africa's NetCare announced a deal which sees the healthcare network adapting software made by Germany's SAP for managing patient medical records and bookeeping needs.
Meanwhile, in India, GE Healthcare announced it will work with local investors who are building a $250 million healthcare and R&D complex in Gurgaon, a city close to New Delhi. The 43-acre, 1,800-bed facility is scheduled to open in 2007. GE Healthcare will provide high-end diagnostic tools, clinical research and development and utility services.
- see this story [1] from Press Trust of India
- see this story [2] from All Africa.com
PLUS: In other significant health IT news, Cerner stock hit a new 52-week high, reaching a price of $66 per share on Thursday as Wall Street reacted positively to news of the company's deal with BCBS of Tennessee. Release [3]
Links:
[1] http://www.business-standard.com/bsonline/storypage.php?bKeyFlag=BO&autono=9647
[2] http://allafrica.com/stories/200505260186.html
[3] http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2005/May/1149038.htm