Privacy organisation raises concerns over NHS and Amazon deal
The information could allow the multi-billion-pound tech company to make, advertise and sell their own products based on what it’s collected from the NHS.
Digital Patient
Key suppliers of electronic medical records ‘need to be more interoperable’
Researchers at the Institute of Global Health Innovation found most NHS trust were using three key suppliers: Cerner, DXC Technology and System C.
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Babylon rated ‘good’ after previous concerns around ‘unsafe’ prescribing
The latest CQC report, published on 4 December 2019, found the digital provider had adhered to previous safety advice around prescribing and patient safety.
News
DeepMind founder leaves to take up separate AI role with Google
Mustafa Suleyman announced on Twitter he would be joining Google’s team looking at the opportunities and impacts of applied artificial intelligence.
AI and Analytics
Ex-Oxford chief information officer admits lying about degree
Peter Knight, 53, was chief information and digital officer at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from August 2016 until September 2018.
News
Digital Healthcare Council outlines four principles for a sustainable industry
Digital health solutions should consider people first; fair system rules; free and open information; and evidence-based practice, the council said.
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ICSs ‘must consider how to attract sustainable supply of future leaders’
There’s no “inexhaustible pipeline” of leaders working within ICSs and more needs to be done to attract younger leaders, a King’s Fund report found.
News
Mobile health and apps news in brief
This month’s mobile apps round-up features news an augmented reality asthma app to teach children how to use their inhaler being rolled out across Suffolk.
News
PatientSource expands to sexual and mental health sectors
The vendor will digitise sexual health, mental health, healthy living and parenting services for London-based charity The Brandon Centre.
Clinical Software
Digital services ‘no substitute’ for GPs but will aid patient access
David Maguire, an analyst for the King’s Fund, said successful digital solutions should be designed to cater for a majority of patients.
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