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"The India-Times" dated June 06, 2003

NEW YORK, MAY 28 American Healthcare, a Telemedicine venture promoted by New York businessman Khushjit "Kooks" Ahluwalia, proposes to list its common stock on Indian bourses over the next eight months after a Rs 1 billion issue.The company, which will provide consultancy from established Doctors of Indian origin in the US to patients in India via ISDN lines and V-Sat terminals at hospitals, will first go for a private placement of equity worth Rs. 250 million, Ahluwalia told News India Times.

"Punjab Venture Capital, which is a venture fund of the Punjab Government, has a 24 per cent equity in our company. As we expand, we will need the funds to set up the infrastructure for Telemedicine," he said.For this, the company has collaborations with Heartcare Corp and Hughes Network Systems of the US and Aerotel of Israel, he said. American Healthcare, Ahluwalia said, would also promote a new technology in India through which patients could get their electrocardiogram (ECG) examined through Phone.

"This will be of particular use in remote areas where patients can get immediate attention of Doctors which is vital for heart ailments, "Ahluwalia said. "For transmitting your heart beat all you will need is a Phone, and a monitor. No heavy machines, no Doctors. A technician can tell you about the heart condition in two-three minutes. It is all a part of Telemedicine.

Ahluwalia said the equipment was currently exported to India, but his company intended to manufacture the same at its facility in Mohali, Punjab, soon.

"Sher-E-Panjab" dated June 06, 2003

"Gujrat Times" dated June 06, 2003

"The Economic Times" dated June 02, 2003

EGG via Phone from US for Indians

New York: American Healthcare, a Telemedicine Venture promoted by New York businessman Khushjit 'Kooks' Ahluwalia, proposes to list its common stock on Indian bourses over the next eight months. The company, which will provide consultancy from established Doctors of Indian origin in the US to patients in India via ISDN lines and V-Sat terminals at hospitals, will first go for a private placement of equity worth Rs. 25 crore, Ahluwalia said.

For this, the company has collaborations with Heartcare Corp and Hughes Network Systems of the US and Aerotel of Israel, he said. American Healthcare, Ahluwalia said, will also promote a new technology in India through which patients can get their electrocardiogram (ECG) examined through Phone. — IANS

"The Economic Times" dated June 01, 2003

American Heartcare, a Telemedicine venture promoted by New York businessman Khushjit "Kooks" Ahluwalia, proposes to list its common stock on India bourses over the next eight months after a Rs. 100 crores issue.

"The Tribune" dated May 29, 2003

ECG through phone from USA

NEW YORK, MAY 28 American Healthcare, a Telemedicine venture promoted by New York businessman Khushjit "Kooks" Ahluwalia, proposes to list its common stock on Indian bourses over the next eight months after a Rs 1 billion issue.The company, which will provide consultancy from established Doctors of Indian origin in the US to patients in India via ISDN lines and V-Sat terminals at hospitals, will first go for a private placement of equity worth Rs. 250 million, Ahluwalia told IANS.

"Punjab Venture Capital, which is a venture fund of the Punjab Government, has a 24 per cent equity in our company. As we expand, we will need the funds to set up the infrastructure for Telemedicine," he said.For this, the company has collaborations with Heartcare Corp and Hughes Network Systems of the US and Aerotel of Israel, he said. American Healthcare, Ahluwalia said, would also promote a new technology in India through which patients could get their electrocardiogram (ECG) examined through Phone.

"This will be of particular use in remote areas where patients can get immediate attention of Doctors which is vital for heart ailments, "Ahluwalia said. "For transmitting your heart beat all you will need is a Phone, and a monitor. No heavy machines, no Doctors. A technician can tell you about the heart condition in two-three minutes. It is all a part of Telemedicine.

Ahluwalia said the equipment was currently exported to India, but his company intended to manufacture the same at its facility in Mohali, Punjab, soon. "We already have orders from 25 healthcare companies for Telemedicine centers. Our aim is to provide guaranteed cardiac monitoring service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through our facilities all over India."

According to the company w e b s i t e , www.Heartcareindia.com, transtelephonic cardiac monitors cost Rs.9,000 for a basic model, with leasing options also made available. Talking about his other projects in India, Ahluwalia said he had been extended a contract by the Punjab Government to connect 18 district headquarters in the state with the Chief Minister's Office. IANS

"SiliconIndia.com" dated Wednesday, May 28, 2003

NEW YORK, MAY 28 American Healthcare, a Telemedicine venture promoted by New York businessman Khushjit "Kooks" Ahluwalia, proposes to list its common stock on Indian bourses over the next eight months after a Rs 1 billion issue.

The company, which will provide consultancy from established Doctors of Indian origin in the US to patients in India via ISDN lines and V-Sat terminals at hospitals, will first go for a private placement of equity worth Rs. 250 million, Ahluwalia told IANS.

"This will be of particular use in remote areas where patients can get immediate attention of Doctors which is vital for heart ailments, "Ahluwalia said. "For transmitting your heart beat all you will need is a Phone, and a monitor. No heavy machines, no Doctors. A technician can tell you about the heart condition in two-three minutes. It is all a part of Telemedicine.

Ahluwalia said the equipment was currently exported to India, but his company intended to manufacture the same at its facility in Mohali, Punjab, soon. "We already have orders from 25 healthcare companies for Telemedicine centers. Our aim is to provide guaranteed cardiac monitoring service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through our facilities all over India."

According to the company w e b s i t e , www.Heartcareindia.com, transtelephonic cardiac monitors cost Rs.9,000 for a basic model, with leasing options also made available. Talking about his other projects in India, Ahluwalia said he had been extended a contract by the Punjab Government to connect 18 district headquarters in the state with the Chief Minister's Office. IANS

"The Times of India" dated May 28, 2003

Now get your ECG checked via phone

NEW YORK: American Healthcare, a Telemedicine venture promoted by New York businessman Khushjit 'Kooks' Ahluwalia, will promote a new technology in India through which patients can get their electrocardiogram (ECG) examined through Phone. "This will be of particular use in remote areas where patients can get immediate attention of Doctors which is vital for heart ailments", Ahluwalia said.

"For transmitting your heart beat all you will need is a Phone, and a monitor. No heavy machines, no Doctors. A technician can tell you about the heart condition in two-three minutes. It is all a part of Telemedicine". Ahluwalia said the equipment was currently exported to India, but his company intended to manufacture the same at its facility in Mohali, Punjab, soon.

"We already have orders from 25 healthcare companies for Telemedicine centers. Our aim is to provide guaranteed cardiac monitoring service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through our facilities all over India". According to the company web site, www.Heartcareindia.com, trans-telephonic cardiac monitors cost Rs.9,000 for a basic model, with leasing options also made available.

American Healthcare, Ahluwalia said, also proposes to list its common stock on Indian bourses over the next eight months after a Rs.1 billion issue. The company, which will provide consultancy from established Doctors of Indian origin in the US to patients in India via ISDN lines and V-Sat terminals at hospitals, will first go for a private placement of equity worth Rs. 250 million, Ahluwalia said.

"Punjab Venture Capital Limited, which is a venture fund of the Punjab government, has 24 per cent equity in our company. As we expand, we will need the funds to set up the infrastructure for Telemedicine", he said. For this, the company has collaborations with Heartcare Corp. and Hughes Network Systems of the US and Aerotel of Israel, he said.

Talking about his other projects in India, Ahluwalia said he has been extended a contract by the Punjab government to connect 18 district headquarters in the state with the Chief Minister's Office.

"Viswam.Com, website" dated 28 May, 2003

American Healthcare, a tele-medicine venture promoted by New York businessman Khushjit 'Kooks' Ahluwalia, will promote a new technology in India through which patients can get their electrocardiogram (ECG) examined through telephone.

"This will be of particular use in remote areas where patients can get immediate attention of Doctors which is vital for heart ailments", Ahluwalia said. "For transmitting your heart beat all you will need is a telephone, and a monitor. No heavy machines, no Doctors. A technician can tell you about the heart condition in two-three minutes. It is all a part of Telemedicine".

Ahluwalia said the equipment was currently exported to India, but his company intended to manufacture the same at its facility in Mohali, Punjab, soon. "We already have orders from 25 healthcare companies for Telemedicine centres. Our aim is to provide guaranteed cardiac monitoring service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through our facilities all over India".

According to the company website, www.heartcareindia.com, trans-telephonic cardiac monitors cost Rs.9,000 for a basic model, with leasing options also made available. American Healthcare, Ahluwalia said, also proposes to list its common stock on Indian bourses over the next eight months after a Rs.1 billion issue. The company, which will provide consultancy from established Doctors of Indian origin in the US to patients in India via ISDN lines and V-Sat terminals at hospitals, will first go for a private placement of equity worth Rs. 250 million, Ahluwalia said.

"Punjab Venture Capital Limited, which is a venture fund of the Punjab government, has 24 per cent equity in our company. As we expand, we will need the funds to set up the infrastructure for Telemedicine", he said. For this, the company has collaborations with HeartCare Corp. and Hughes Network Systems of the US and Aerotel of Israel, he said. Talking about his other projects in India, Ahluwalia said he has been extended a contract by the Punjab government to connect 18 district headquarters in the state with the Chief Minister's Office.

"The Tribune" dated 26 April, 2003

Chandigarh, April 26
Dissatisfied with treatment? Want a second opinion from Doctors abroad? No problem. Sitting in the clinic of your family physicians, you will soon be able to consult Doctors practising across the seven seas. Having doubts? Ask Khushjit Ahluwalia, president of Heartcare India — a division of AHL. The non-resident Indian will tell you all about it.

Recently in Chandigarh for business purpose, Kooks Ahluwalia, as he is popularly known, is all set to link hospitals and clinics in the country with those abroad through video-conferencing. The facility, available in different states, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Madhya Pradesh, will soon be launched in the region.

The Doctors will be consulted through tele-conferencing and multiple Video Conferencing facility. This will enable the Doctors here to discuss the status of patients with foreign Doctors. Point-to-point discussion can be carried out.

“The procedure is going to be simple,” Kooks asserts. “You will simply have to drive down to a clinic or a hospital having the facility in case you wish to consult Doctors living in medically advanced foreign countries. Within minutes, the Doctors will appear on the screen in front of you.”

Kooks adds that a demo 26 terminal software development centre with Video Conferencing facility, specialising in the medical field, is coming up in SAS Nagar. “It will become operational soon, very soon,” he claims.

“My dream”, he asserts, “is to connect 18 districts with the Punjab Chief Minister’s office through video-conferencing facility”. Why Punjab? “Well, I am a Punjabi. Born in Jalandhar, educated in Delhi,” he reveals. “Otherwise also, the present Punjab Government has been more than helpful.

"The Sunday Tribune" dated March 16, 2003

ECG through Phone

Hearty news for all residents rushing to laboratories and cardiac centers every now and then for ECG; soon you will be able to get the examination done in the comfort of your room. Yes, the ECG will be done right there and then through Phone.

What, ECG through Phone? How is that possible? Well, you can ask the President of of AHL, Khushjit Ahluwalia, popularly known as Kooks Ahluwalia, will tell you all about the technology that will set many a heart thumping in the region by mid-April.

Khushjit Ahluwalia

He says: "For transmitting your heart beat to the cardiac stations all you will need is a Phone, and a monitor. Nothing else. No heavy machines, no Doctors, no assistants. It is all a part of Telemedicine".

Giving details, he asserts: "After placing transtelephonic cardiac monitoring system on your heart for 300 seconds, you will call up the cardiac station for transmitting the beats directly to the computer. In less than two minutes, the technician will take out a print and tell you about the condition of your heart".

The monitor, the NRI asserts, will not cost more than a cell phone. "There are three models costing between Rs 12,000 and Rs 18,000. We are sure people will not mind buying the product, specially for post-operative examination," he reveals. "But in case they do not wish to invest money, they will be able to rent it out. Initially, the monitors will be imported from the USA, but soon we will be setting up our own manufacturing unit in SAS Nagar".
But is the new technology a success? "In America, about 50,000 persons are using the technology. Some of the hospitals in Delhi are also offering it entirely to the satisfaction of the patients. But so far the service is not available in this part of the region".
Highlighting the benefits of the technology, he says: "The device will go a long way in helping the patients suffering from heart ailments. They will not have to call the doctor home, nor be forced to drive down to the clinics. They will not only save time and energy, but also money as they will not have to pay more than Rs 100 for the entire process. A demo center will become operational in SAS Nagar by the middle of next month. Video-conference service will also be introduced soon".
The facility, he reveals, will be available round the clock, all seven days a week. "You will be able to call up the cardiac station from anywhere in the world for getting the results".
A view of trans-telephonic cardiac monitor His dream is to connect 18 districts with the Punjab Chief Minister's office through video , conferencing facility. Why Punjab? "Well, I am a Punjabi. . Born in Jalandhar and educated in Delhi. Otherwise also, the present Punjab Government has been more than helpful. Everything is fine as we have signed an agreement with Punjab Venture Capital Limited. The government-run organization has an equity share of 24 per cent". Further details about the technology can be had from www.Heartcareindia.com, he asserts.

"HT Chandigarh Live" dated March 13, 2003

Now, ECG through phone!

ECG THROUGH Phone? Yes, it is very much possible and is a boon for the heart patients, who need constant monitoring. This vital service would soon be available to the patients of the region as a Cardiostation, which is coming up in Phase II of Mohali, would become functional by mid-April.

Besides, this facility would be available to the patients round-the-cock, said Khushjit (Kooks) Ahluwalia, an NRI, who is the president of Delhi-based AHL - a division of the privately managed American Heart Care Limited, who promises to offer Telemedicine video-conference services for the first time in the region.

Ahluwalia said the heart services are a must in the region where the cardiovascular diseases are on the rise and patients have no round-the-clock telephonic heart care services. "The patients will get the electronic Heartrak that operates through transtelephonic cardiac monitoring systems run by the dedicated ISDN lines," he informed.

Explaining the technology, Ahluwalia said, "It is ECG over Phone, a service that is used by over 50,000 people in the USA. The patients keeps the Heartrak on his/her chest for 300 seconds and then call the Cardiostation and the heartbeats get transmitted to the computer in the hospital. There, the technician or doctor reads the ECG and if need be gets in touch with the patient immediately."

Ahluwalia informed that Heartrak has three models and which costs around Rs 12,000 to Rs 18,000 a piece. "These are imported from United States of America, but the company is going to set up an assembling unit in Mohali soon," he added.

Khushjit Ahluwalia

"Though the previous government made us run from pillar to post, but now everything is fine as we have signed an agreement with the government-run Punjab Venture Capital Limited, which has the equity share of 24 per cent," he claimed.

Ahluwalia added that the company is planning to connect the 18 districts of the Punjab with the Chief Minister's office for constant monitoring. "We will also log the customers through Video Conferencing to the top USA hospitals to provide online Telemedicine," he said. The heart, cancer and kidney patients who want to know more about the up coming hospital can visit the Cardiostation's web site www.Heartcareindia.com

Indian Brings ECG Over Phone

NEW YORK: When an Indian businessman began dealing in sophisticated heartbeat-measuring devices from New York a few years ago, many of his friends, looking at the equipment's novelty in the Indian market, said he would fail. But Khushjit (Kooks) Ahluwalia, president of New Delhi-based AHL, a division of the privately managed Heartcare America company, proved them wrong. His company has now signed a memorandum of understanding to produce the device in India, and the firm is going public shortly.

In an interview with News India-times, the businessman said Dec. 15 that his company would be listed on stock markets in India, within four months. "First, we will be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and later registered with the Delhi Stock Exchange. But we have to do a lot of work before the targeted deadline in April," Ahluwalia said. With his headquarters in New Delhi and service centers across the country, the Punjab native's firm imports and distributes three different models of electronic Heartcare devices called Transtelephonic Cardiac Monitoring Systems. But now, he is working on a plan for manufacturing the unit in India itself.

Khushjit (Kooks) Ahluwalia with a heartbeat- measuring device (Pic: Ravi Adhikari/Ravlmage)

"Currently we are importing from the United States. But very soon we are setting up a manufacturing and service unit in Mohali, near Chandigarh," Ahluwalia said. "We have already signed a memorandum of understanding with the Punjab State Electronics Development and Production Corporation on August 19 this year". The system is popular among medical practitioners and heart patients as 'ECG over Phone.' "All you need is a Phone line. You can directly transmit your heartbeat to the cardiologist.

The equipment costs as much as a cellular phone and is smaller in size." Detailing the procedure, through which the electronic devices work, Ahluwalia said: "All a patient needs to do is place HearTrak, one of the models of equipment, on his heart for 300 seconds. By calling a nearby cardiac station at hospital or nursing home, the patient's beats get transmitted directly into the center's computer.

A technician or doctor reads the heartbeat record and determines how serious the patient's condition is." Ahluwalia has an ambitious plan of setting up 100 cardiac stations in India's major hospitals and nursing homes, within three years of his company going public. Recalling the days when his friends used to make fun of him, for starting this business, Ahluwalia's company is now also available in Web site: www.Heartcareindia.com.

He said: "It was natural and I don't have any hard feelings. Because most of them were unaware of the usefulness of the 'tiny magic machine' I was dealing in. I didn't listen to them and just kept working hard. Cardiologists and other health technicians helped me a lot. And now ..." On the cost front, the technology has two aspects -- the first on the handy electronic device and secondly on cardiac centers, which receive and analyze the heartbeat signals sent by patient.

"We have three different models of cardiac stations and monitors. The stations start at $15,000 and the monitors from $75 onward," the NRI businessman, working with the motto 'we don't miss the beat' said. According to Ahluwalia, his company has been providing consultancy services to Mahanagar Phone Nigam Limited, on tele-cardiology.

"desi TALK" dated December 24, 1999

Heartcare Trader's Firm To Go Public

When an Indian businessman began dealing in sophisticated heartbeat-measuring devices from New York a few years ago, many of his friends -- looking at the equipment's novelty in the Indian market — said he would fail.

But Khushjit (Kooks) Ahluwalia, president of New Delhi-based AHL, a division of the privately managed Heartcare America company, proved them wrong. His company has now signed a memorandum of Understanding to produce the device in India, I and the firm is going public shortly.

In an interview with desi TALK, the businessman said Dec. 15 that his company would be listed on stock markets in India within four months. "First, we will be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and later register it with the Delhi Stock Exchange. But we have to do a lot of work before the targeted deadline in April," Ahluwalia said.

With his headquarters in New Delhi and (service centers across the country, the Punjab (native's firm imports and distributes three different models of electronic Heartcare devices called Transtelephonic Cardiac Monitoring Systems. But now, he is working on a plan for manufacturing the unit in India itself.

The three models of the electronic Heartcare device

"Currently we are importing from the United States. But very soon we are setting up a manufacturing and service unit in Mohali, near Chandigarh," Ahluwalia said. "We have already signed a memorandum of understanding with Punjab State Electronics Development and Production Corporation on August 19 this year." The system is popular among medical practitioners and heart patients as 'ECG over Phone.' "All you need is a Phone line. You can directly transmit your heartbeat to the cardiologist. The equipment costs as much as a cellular phone and is smaller in size."

Detailing the procedure, through which the electronic devices work, Ahluwalia said: "All a patient needs to do is place HearTrak --one of the models of equipment — on his heart for 300 seconds. By calling a nearby cardiac station at hospital or nursing home, the patient's beats get transmitted directly into the center's computer. A technician or doctor reads the heartbeat record and determines how serious the patient's condition is." Ahluwalia has an ambitious plan of setting up 100 cardiac stations in India's major hospitals and nursing homes, within three years of his company going public.

	Khushjit (Kooks) Ahluwalia: Taking care of your hearts (Pic: Ravi Adhikari/Ravlmage)

Recalling the days when his friends used to make fun of him, for starting this business, Ahluwalia whose company's Web address is www.Heartcareindia.com, said: "It was natural and I don't have any hard feelings. Because most of them were unaware of the usefulness of the 'tiny magic machine' I was dealing in. I didn't listen to them and just kept working hard. Cardiologists and other health technicians helped me a lot. And now ...". On the cost front, the technology has two aspects — the first on the handy electronic device and secondly on cardiac centers, which receive and analyze the heartbeat signals sent by patient.

"We have three different models of cardiac stations and monitors. The stations start an $15,000 and the monitors from $75 onward,'! the NRI businessman, working with the motto 'we don't miss the beat' said. According to Ahluwalia, his company ha been providing consultancy services to Mahanagar Phone Nigam Limited, on tele-cardiology.

"Hindustan Times" dated July 14th, 1999

PHARMACOPOEIA
Cardiac Monitor

"This device is a boon for heart patients as well as Doctors who make home visits. In the US, the cardiac monitor is a necessary piece of equipment in ambulances, for all emergency care units" says Mr. Khushjit (Kooks) Ahluwalia, president of AHL. "We never miss a beat", says Mr. Madhukar, technical director of the company. He explains that there Is a micro chip in the handheld device which records the heartbeat and transmits it over the Phone to the cardiac station. Mr. Ahluwalia, who proposes to set up the cardiac stations for all charity hospitals at cost price.
Email at info@Heartcareindia.com

MTNL sponsored a public lecture on "Heart Disease Prevention and Advancement In Treatment Techniques". It invited Dr. Naresh Trehan, Executive Director and Chief Cardiovascular surgeon, Escorts Heart Institute and Dr. H. S. Wazir, Chief Cardiologist & Medical Director, Batra Hospital, on 26th July 1999 at the Kamani Auditorium. AHL was also invited by MTNL to provide information about Transtelephonic Cardiac monitoring. Our Dream Team attended and supported MTNL for this great event.

AHL salutes the Indian Army for the Victory in Kargil, and vows to setup Cardiostations for the Army, and Charitable Organizations at No Profit Basis

AHL is planning to hold press conference's very soon at Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta & Chennai as Promotional (Pre- Launch Advertising) Campaign.