Business Models for eHealth - Final Report

This report presents the analysis of a study funded by the ICT for Health Unit to explore business models for the implementation of value-creating and sustainable eHealth systems in Europe. It also introduces a set of policy recommendations for the European Commission and other stakeholders, with the ultimate objectives being: a) the improvement of the overall quality and efficiency of provision of health services in general via eHealth services, taking into consideration the present and future socio-economic and financial challenges faced by national healthcare authorities in Europe; b) the consolidation of eHealth services as a mature market where European industry can play a leading role via the provision of innovative technological and organisational solutions.

e-Health Congress 2010

26-27 May 2010, Bucharest, Romania. E-health Congress 2010 is organized under the High Patronage of President of Romania and the auspices of the Romanian Ministry of Health, the motto of this year event is "E-Health Revolution: Impact Over Medical Practice and Economy". 

Global E-Health Forum - Hamburg 2010

5-26 October 2010, Hamburg, Germany. The Global E-Health Forum has been conceived to create a unique opportunity to discuss potential solutions in patient-centric health management. The past three Baltic Conferences on E-Health (2007-2009) have generated considerable interest in countries far beyond the Baltic Sea Region. The reason is simple: Healthcare systems all over the world are facing very similar challenges. Demographic shifts, increased burden of chronic diseases and expensive treatments as well as the impact of globalization - to mention some of the most important ones. 

Medinfo 2010 - 13th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics

12-15 September 2010, Cape Town, South Africa. This will be the first time MEDINFO is held in Africa. It promises to boost exposure to grassroots healthcare delivery and the underpinning health information systems. This will open the door to new academic partnerships into the future and help to nurture a new breed of health informaticians.

Call for Papers: Medicine 2.0 Europe Conference

29-30 November 2010, Maastricht, The Netherlands. Medicine 2.0 is the well-reputed annual open, international conference on Web 2.0 applications in health and medicine, also known as the World Congress on Social Networking and Web 2.0 Applications in Medicine, Health, Health Care, and Biomedical Research. Call for Abstracts and Presentation Proposals. 

Kristjan Jaak's Mobility Scholarship

The deadline for Kristjan Jaak's Mobility Scholarship is the 1st of June 2010. The Scholarship is covering students short-time study related mobility costs to participate in conferences, working in libraries and laboratories, working on your thesis with the mentor, additional training, and consultations. The event should be from 3 days up to 21 days in a foreign country. 

Scholarship for a Female Athlete

Lynn University is seeking a 2010 graduate or transfer student to compete as a middle blocker on the volleyball team. Interested players should have experience at an elite level and meet the minimum admissions/eligibility standards (2.5 GPA and 820 SAT). The university has a full athletic scholarship to offer.

Next Fulbright Scholarship for the Graduate Student Program

The US Embassy is Estonia is announcing the Fulbright Graduate Student Program competition in the United States for the 2011-2012 academic year. Scholarships are subject to the availability of funds. 

The Fulbright Graduate Student Program offers one-year grants for Estonians who intend to enter graduate degree programs (Master's, Doctoral) at US universities in any field except medical studies.