deploying France Telecom’s e-health strategy

The healthcare sector is rapidly changing and expanding and is facing a number of challenges and evolutions. The ageing population and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases (diabetes, high blood pressure, respiratory diseases…) are resulting in increased hospitalizations and medical costs.
Today, more than ever, the use of information and communication technologies is facilitating the daily work of health professionals, enabling cost reductions, improving the management of diseases, along with strengthening the patient / doctor relationship.

France Telecom, under its brand Orange and in association with a number of strategic partners, has decided to apply the group’s skills, know-how, innovations and technology to develop services for the entire sector. For Orange, a partnership approach is essential to truly addressing the vast needs of the healthcare market. To this end, Orange collaborates with health professionals, insurance companies, health care centres,software editors, governmental entities (regional councils), and a number of associations …

France Telecom Group has more than 10 years experience in the field of health. A wide range of offers is already available among which:  telepayment service which allows independent health professionals (doctors, nurses…) to send electronic care sheets to medical insurance companies to for patient reimbursement; Columba by Orange designed for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease.  The bracelet includes access to assistance and built-in geolocalization services via GPS. In addition, Orange Healthcare provides an array of convergence and mobility solutions for all health professionals.

In 2010, our ambition is to become the European leader of e-health.  We will achieve this goal via the deployment of solutions for three key targets: for patients (remote surveillance of chronic diseases, home care services), for seniors (tele assistance) and for health professionals (hospitals, private insurance companies, electronic medical file, medical TV-imaging…).

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