Intel buys stake in medical tech
Intel Capital acquired a $7.3 million stake in German medical technology developer BrainLab, reports RedHerring news.
The funding should help the Munich-based company provide additional software and hardware so it can develop technology to aid in minimally invasive medical procedures such as image-guided surgery and radiotherapy.
Electronic manufacturers keen on medical, health field
Electronics manufacturers are beginning to show keen interest in the medical and health field, reports Neasia news.
"We're approaching a turning point in the medical field where technology from our industry will spread rapidly," said Masahiko Itagoshi, director, Digital Health Business Development Group, Solution & Business Development Group, Intel US.
Three more interoperability specifications for AHIC
The Healthcare IT Standards Panel (HITSP) - a multi-stakeholder group facilitating the development of interoperable healthcare data standards for the US - has recently recommended three interoperability specifications to the American Health Information Community (AHIC), reports Biz yahoo.
The recommendations are in the areas of electronic health records, bio-surveillance, and consumer empowerment.
The AHIC has commended the work of the HITSP members. It has further recommended the interoperability specifications to Department of Health and Human Services secretary Michael Leavitt.
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