eHealthcare in SwitzerlandFrom September 28 to 29, 2006, the GZI Research Institute in Nottwil/LU will be the venue for the biggest event in Switzerland addressing the future of healthcare – the 6th eHealthCare.ch Congress. A total of 1,500 national and international professionals will attend numerous presentations, symposia, workshops, and forums – for focused interchanges on the latest developments in ICT in the realm of medicine and healthcare. 140 speakersMore than 140 European speakers will present their work on trends and experiences in the following key areas of healthcare: hospitals, outpatient care, and the medical and insurance industries. e-healthcare system and health cardsOne aspect being emphasized this year is the future of the health card. Presentations will describe various European projects and models, offering new solutions for Switzerland. Of special interest is the talk by the Austrian Minister of Health, Ms. Maria Rauch-Kallat. Highlight: Hospital Leader ForumThe Hospital Leader Forum addresses another issue of particular interest to hospital administrators. Such leaders are likely to find possible solutions to the most urgent matters in their field, made possible through ICT. Other sessions will cover topics like logistics for healthcare, informatics for hospitals, archiving, monitoring, ICT in rehabilitation, and the use and application of advanced technologies like VoIP and RFID in the healthcare sector. Trade exhibition by technology partnersThis congress includes a trade exhibit by key technology partners in the e-healthcare sector. The exhibition will help attendees get an insight of current and upcoming practical applications of the theory presented. A platform for personal interactionThe 6th eHealthCare.ch Congress at the GZI Research Institute in Nottwil/LU is the perfect platform for exponents of healthcare to quickly and effortlessly refresh their technical and strategic knowledge of the field. This congregation is also the ideal opportunity for Swiss and international healthcare professionals to meet and discuss a variety of issues of mutual interest. Sessions overview:eHealthcare System and Health CardsDigital HospitalRadiology in the Age of InformationMedical eHealthcareInsurers and ClearingHealthcare Logistics and the IndustryICT in Laboratories and for DiagnosticsInnovation and Technology