NHSX working with tech firms to help connect people during Covid-19
Tech firms are working with NHSX to help care home residents and patients connected with their loved ones during coronavirus.
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Joe McDonald leaves GNCR behind for new role at Sleepstation
Joe McDonald has said he is “excited” to be taking on new role as medical director of Sleepstation as he moves on from the Great North Care Record.
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Virtual smartcards to help give NHS staff faster access to hospital systems
A virtual smartcard and a streamlined system for physical cards which gives faster access to hospital systems has been given the green-light by NHS Digital.
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New BCS Health and Care chair talks goals and capitalising on expertise
The new chair of BCS Health and Care has spoken to Digital Health News about his future goals and where he sees the organisation going in the future.
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Digital Health Networks discuss digital responses to Covid-19
A total of 442 members of the networks tuned into a special webinar around digital responses to Covid-19, which featured Dr Simon Eccles, CCIO for NHSX.
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GoodSAM app being used to recruit NHS volunteers
The GoodSAM app is being used to help recruit around a quarter of a million volunteers to support the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak.
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King’s College London launches Covid-19 symptom reporting app
King’s College London has launched an app that will allow people to report symptoms of Covid-19 and researchers to track the progression of the virus.
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How digital tools and platforms can help mental health services
James de Bathe, director of partnerships at Ieso Digital Health, explores how online mental health services could be a better way of reaching people.
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US passes interoperability rules giving patients more data control
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has passed two rules that will help patients have more control over their health data.
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TPP brings forward launch of new app amid coronavirus outbreak
TPP has launched a new patient facing app which includes video consultation capabilities, appointment booking and advice on Covid-19.
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