Intel, GE unveil 'Care Innovations'

CALIFORNIA, USA: Intel and GE have officially launched Care Innovations, a joint venture focused on assistive technologies for the elderly and those living with chronic conditions

The venture will develop technologies that support healthy, independent living at home and in senior housing communities, said a press release.

Louis Burns, CEO of Care Innovations, said that the vision of Care Innovations is to positively influence millions of people by providing innovative products and services that will enable new models of care.

He also added that their leadership team and board of managers will help to drive the business strategy necessary to improve quality of care and patient empowerment, while helping to reduce healthcare costs through new technologies.

The formation of Care Innovations follows the success of the healthcare alliance between Intel and GE, announced on April 2009.

Care Innovations, which combines assets and the expert teams and operations of both GE Healthcare's Home Health division and Intel's Digital Health Group, has received final regulatory clearances and is now fully operational.

Care Innovations markets remote patient monitoring, independent living concepts and assistive technologies, such as the Intel Health Guide, Intel Reader and GE QuietCare.

The company is also continuing to develop healthcare IT innovations which will enable healthcare providers to drive toward lower costs and a higher quality of life for patients worldwide, the release added.=