Healthphone News 2006
Articles and Press Releases
INsite Newspaper, December 2006
Healthphone Partners Up
This article about Healthphone's partnership with Microsoft appeared in INsite, the aged care sector newspaper. See: http://www.insitenewspaper.co.nz
INsite Article (PDF)
Healthphone Press Release, 26 October 2006
Healthphone appoints Paula Hucko as Managing Director Healthphone Canada
Healthphone has appointed Paula Hucko to the position of Managing Director of their recently launched North American operation, Healthphone Canada. Ms. Hucko is a 25-year veteran of the software development and financial services industries, most recently with pVelocity Inc. as CEO, and earlier with GE Healthcare after their acquisition of Triple G Systems Group.
Press Release (PDF)
Healthphone Press Release, 18 October 2006
Healthphone appoints Martin Riegel as Commercial Director and CFO
Healthphone has appointed Martin Riegel as its new Commercial Director and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Riegel has over 20 year's industry experience including 10 years at Intel Corporation. He has previously held senior executive roles at multiple early stage companies including raising over $75M USD in financing as well as involvement in M&A transactions.
Press Release Article (PDF)
Computerworld Article (PDF)
Newztalk ZB, 15 August 2006
Allan Lee interviews Matt Hector-Taylor, Healthphone CEO
A six minute interview about Healthphone which went out on the network news bulletins on Tuesday 15 August providing a good introduction to Healthphone and its global progress.
Interview (MP3 - 3.6mb)
A shorter news clip was included on Tuesday night's business news on 15 August 2006 which was also networked across the country to Newstalk ZB's affiliated stations, and broadcast on the ZB, Coast, Hauraki, Radio Sport, Viva and Radio Rhema networks.
Shorter News Clip (MP3 - 1.5mb)
Foundation for Research Science and Technology Media Release, 3 August 2006
Health IT Companies Partner With MultiNational To Go Global
Healthphone has signed a partnership deal with Microsoft which will see its technology jointly marketed in the global community and long term care sector."This is exactly what we hoped would come out of the Health IT Showcase."
Bright, Issue 17, July 2006
The Power of Cooperation, by Sharon Cuzens
An exploration of how three different groups of companies have worked cooperatively to develop export opportunities beyond their individual capabilities. Healthphone is a case study in the article.
Bright Article (PDF)
Foundation for Research Science and Technology Media Release, 3 August 2006
Health IT Companies Partner With MultiNational To Go Global
Healthphone has signed a partnership deal with Microsoft which will see its technology jointly marketed in the global community and long term care sector."This is exactly what we hoped would come out of the Health IT Showcase."
Media Release (PDF)
Timaru Herald Article (PDF)
Asburton Guardian Article (PDF)
Bay of Plenty Times Article (PDF)
Nelson Mail Article (PDF)
National Business Review, 09 June 2006
Simpl, Healthphone join Microsoft scheme, by Stephen Ballantyne
Microsoft has signed up two New Zealand health IT companies, Simpl and Healthphone, as global partners to support its world-wide Connected Health Framework. The scheme is intended to encourage the development of connected health software.
NBR Article (PDF)
Dominion Post, 05 June 2006
Kiwi health firms get aid from Microsoft, by Reuben Schwarz
Microsoft is taking health technology built by two New Zealand companies to the global stage, potentially bringing hundreds of millions of dollars each year into the country. This article was also published in the print copy of the Dominion Post.
m-net ICT Business News and Information, 29 May 2006
Microsoft partners with Kiwi firms in global initiative
Microsoft has tapped local IT services firm Simpl and IT health firm Healthphone as partners in its worldwide Connected Health Framework initiative. The worldwide initiative marries Microsoft technologies and business partners to develop ICT-based collaborative healthcare solutions.
m-net Article (PDF)
Link to Article on m-net Website
Microsoft, Simpl and Healthphone Joint Press Release - Auckland, New Zealand - Monday, 29 May 2006
Microsoft Corp. Partners with Simpl and Healthphone to Help Create Efficiencies in the Healthcare Sector
Microsoft Corp. has selected two New Zealand health IT companies, Simpl and Healthphone, as global partners to support its worldwide Connected Health Framework. The initiative brings together Microsoft platforms, technologies, products, and partners to develop solutions that meet the specific needs of patients and healthcare providers, helping create a collaborative healthcare environment.
Press release (PDF)
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), San Diego, 12-16 February 2006
Healthphone was a key participant in the Collaborative Health Showcase on display at the Microsoft stand at the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition. The focus of the Showcase is seamless patient-focused healthcare, supported by world-class information technology providing clinical and financial benefits to the health sector. It integrates the applications and services of six participating software vendors using "off the shelf" business tools collectively to create workflow management and online clinician collaboration.
HIMSS Article (PDF)
Link to Article on HIMSS Website