Tele-Healthcare Roadshow 2008 Hong Kong was co-hosted by Ultra Active Technology Limited and Polycom on 13 May 2008. Mr. Ron Emerson, Global Director of Healthcare Markets, Polycom was being invited to share how innovative technologies can be applied on healthcare market. “Healthcare is a key market segment for Polycom, and the sector both in Hong Kong and the region offers tremendous opportunity for growth. Innovative technologies such as High Definition video conferencing are offering new ways to improve patient care as well as contain costs for time pressed medical professionals and managers”, said Ron.

In March, the Hong Kong Government’s Food & Health Bureau launched a three-month healthcare reform consultation to seek public views on the future development of Hong Kong’s healthcare system and financing arrangements. Decision makers start to believe better use of technology could play an important role in helping reduce healthcare costs and enhance patient care quality. Due to this, it is our honored to successfully invite doctors, nurses and professional engineers to join the event from varies private and government hospitals. Feedback was over-whelming with a lot of questions being asked especially after the LIVE demonstration connected to AMD Telemedicine in United States. Participants were impressed by how hospitals can leverage the power of IP video networks to link clinics, consultants, specialists and patients, extending the reach of health care into remote areas. Medical professionals enjoy the convenience of accessing professional development classes, certification programs and training through video conferencing.