ICT For Health head talks efforts
In 2007, the European Commission began efforts for eHealth efforts across the European Union. Gerard Comyn, head of this ICT unit for the commission, discusses how the information technology infrastructures are evolving to make interoperability a more realistic future. (Source: HealthTechWire) Read more... (http://www.healthtechwire.com/Pressrelease.146+M5dd9c63be35.0.html)

Old Siemens executives not off the hook
Despite leaving Siemens AG, several former executives have had civil proceedings started against them. German prosecutors have begun such proceedings against Heinrich von Pierer, former Chairman, and plan to do so with several more unnamed executives as well. (Source: Wall Street Journal) Read more... (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121034958862080963.html?mod=googlenews_wsj)

Invivodata partners with ClinPhone on ePRO tools
Clinical technology organization ClinPhone and Invivodata inc., a provider of device-based eDiaries, have announced a global partnership to provide electronic patient reported outcomes (ePRO) tools. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

Draeger expands IT performance of anesthesia tool
Healthcare information technology company Draeger Medical AG has taken steps to enhance the IT capabilities of its perioperative anesthesia suite. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

British Medical Association calls for halt to care records rollout
The British Medical Association this week urged the National Health Service to halt to the rollout of a national care records system they say is "clunky" and interfaces poorly with other healthcare IT systems. (Source: Computerworld UK) Read more... (http://www.computerworlduk.com/management/government-law/public-sector/news/index.cfm?newsid=8947)