The accused face a string of claims including taking bribes, theft and illegally obtaining contracts.
Five men are to stand trial following a £6.5m corruption and bribery probe at health boards across Scotland.
A hearing at Glasgow High Court heard that three men listed as directors of the Irvine-based firm Oricom Ltd are among the accused. Prosecutors claim the firm illegally secured work for "the supply, installation and maintenance of telecommunication and video conferencing equipment and services" at various health board premises.Mr Hush is listed in the court papers as telecommunications manager at NHS Lothian and then NHS Scotland video conferencing service manager.
Other claims detailed are that Mr Hush alleged £1,430 worth of mobile phones were needed for NHS Lothian staff - but that he instead gave them to others.
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