Babylon achieves unicorn status after ‘largest ever’ digital health fundraise
Digital health disruptor Babylon has sealed $550m in fresh investment, sending the company’s valuation to more than $2bn.
AI and Analytics
Nervecentre EPR signals ‘fundamental shift’ in IT at Leicester trust
One of the largest acute trusts in England is set to deploy a mobile-first EPR under its strategy to become a HIMSS 7 certified digital hospital.
Clinical Software 2
NHS Forth Valley goes live with InterSystems TrakCare
InterSystems continues to dominate Scotland’s EPR market following the deployment of its TrakCare electronic patient record at NHS Forth Valley.
Clinical Software
Five million volunteers to have DNA analysed in new genomics projects
NHS patients will have their genetic information analysed and used for research into predictive medicine under a new programme from Genomics England.
AI and Analytics
Optometrists to see benefits of NIECR expansion by Orion Health
Orion Health has expanded the capabilities of its shared care record initiative in Northern Ireland to include community optometrists.
Shared Records
InterSystems makes FHIR tools free to NHS customers
InterSystems is making its HL7 FHIR integration components free to NHS customers through its Health Connect integration platform.
News
Somerset Partnership bids farewell to bed management woes with Flow
Somerset Partnership NHS FT is implementing Servelec’s patient management system, Flow, to replace laborious manual processes currently used at the trust.
Clinical Software
NHS Digital spends £11m on staff terminations under Org2 restructure
NHS Digital has spent more than £11m in staff termination costs in 2018-2019 under its Org2 restructure, with headcount falling by 304.
News 1
Cyber security news round-up
Our latest cyber security news round up looks at the recent hijacking of the Metropolitan Police Force’s social media page.
Cyber Security