RG Cancer Institute links up with Kiwi IT firm

NEW DELHI, INDIA: The Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center (RGCI) has signed an agreement with New Zealand's international healthcare IT provider Medtech Global for digitisation and provision of electronic medical record (EMR) software.

Medtech will work with RGCI to digitise its medical records and install Medtech Evolution EMR (electronic medical record) software.

The software helps health providers deliver quality patient care through its comprehensive clinical applications and patient management systems.

“It is significant that New Zealand companies, such as Medtech Global, are partnering with companies in India in their effort to develop innovative technology,” said Cliff Fuller, New Zealand trade commissioner to India.

“This shows the strength of the relationship between India and New Zealand and the importance that New Zealand companies place on that relationship,” he added.

Medtech provides personal health record solutions in New Zealand, Australia and others parts of the world.

Medtech is also talking to RGCI about its telemedicine technology, which is being piloted by India's National Agro Foundation (NAF). Its solution allows health providers to help patients in rural and remote locations by providing access to patients' vital data through video, audio and electronic means.

“We can move the data and provide the health care without moving the patient. When used in emergency situations the solution can help save lives. In daily medical practice it can save time and travel costs,”said Vino Ramayah, executive chairman, Medtech Global.