Digital Health Unplugged: September news team debrief
Join our news team as they discuss the big deals Epic have signed with trusts this year and what what means for the electronic patient record landscape.
News
NHS seeks supplier to continue Palantir’s work on Covid-19 data store
The platform is currently run by Palantir, which in July had it’s contract extended four months. The procurement process for suppliers began on 1 September.
AI and Analytics
Government looks to digital ‘ID cards’ to enable easier access to services
Number 10 revealed on Tuesday it plans to “update existing laws on identity checking to enable digital identity to be used as widely as possible”.
Digital Patient 4
HEE calls on NHS digital leaders to help shape future workforce
Health Education England (HEE) is looking for ten CCIOS, CIOs, CNIOs and digital leaders to take part in a informatics forecasting exercise.
News
Covid-19 tracing tool to be built into phones, Apple and Google announce
The new exposure notification system will replace the need for users to install contact-tracing apps developed by public health bodies.
Digital Patient 2
Web-based platform makes pharmacy services more efficient during Covid
The PharmOutcomes platform saved hours in admin work and sped up the processing of payments for pharmacy services, users have said.
Clinical Software
BMJ Best Practice made free to access for NHS staff
All staff in England can now access BMJ Best Practice, a point of care tool that guides clinicians and healthcare professionals throughout clinical process.
Clinical Software
Barnsley Hospital ditches Lorenzo for System C’s electronic patient record
The trust is the first to drop Lorenzo, which was the chosen service provider for the North, Midlands and East under the National Programme for IT.
Clinical Software 4
£800m tender launched for NHS digital solutions framework
The tender covers the provision of digital outcomes and supporting services for NHS Digital and other public sector health and social care bodies.
News 3
Alder Hey uses HoloLens for greater collaboration during Covid-19
The Heart Centre at Alder Hey currently uses HoloLens 2 to support clinicians in acute care scenarios, allowing users to share information more easily.
Clinical Software 2