Allscripts, Misys merge

Allscripts, a provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions that physicians use to improve healthcare, and Misys Healthcare, have signed a definitive merger agreement, says Obbec.

Under the terms of the agreement, Misys Healthcare will be merged with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allscripts, and Misys will contribute $330 million in cash to Allscripts, for which it will receive shares representing a 54.5% ownership position in the combined company.

Allscripts will pay a special cash dividend of $330 million, or approximately $4.90 per share, to Allscripts stockholders of record as of the last business day immediately prior to the closing of the transaction. Allscripts stockholders would retain the shares they currently own.

Research and Markets has added "RFID as an eHealth Platform" to its offering, according to Business Wire.

Most of the controversy surrounding the deployment of RFID is centred on the technology's impact on the privacy of the consumer.

However, RFID also represents a threat to retailers who are deploying the technology in customer-facing applications.

Network Federal, a technology reseller and channel programme provider has entered into an exclusive partnership with Healthcare Technologies Incorporated (HTI), according to e-Media Wire.

HTI provides comprehensive and versatile transcription systems that integrate mobile voice-to-computer dictation, an enriched medical transcription processor and expanded communications capabilities.

With the new partnership, HTI may now sell their software offerings to government agencies through a GSA Schedule Contract for General Purpose Information Technology Equipment, Software and Services (Schedule 70).