Milton Keynes expands record sharing
Milton Keynes is expanding its shared electronic patient record project to include community and mental health services.
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Survey questions future of health apps
The use of mobile healthcare apps may be on the decline; before apps have had a real chance to make an impact, according to a new survey.
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Mobile health and apps news in brief
This month’s round-up from the world of healthcare apps and disruptive technologies: includes an NHS trust app to support lung surgery patients; a gaming-inspired stop smoking app; and £10 million for a Manchester IoT project.
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MOD extends CGI records contract
The Ministry of Defence has extended its contract with CGI to provide an integrated electronic health record service for the UK’s armed forces.
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NIB: Newton to take over from Kelsey
Public Health England’s John Newton is to replace Tim Kelsey as chair of the National Information Board on an interim basis.
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All-Wales more-tests results service
All health boards in Wales will be using the same system for sending pathology and radiology results to GP practices by the end of January next year.
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Lane Fox calls for free NHS wi-fi
The provision of free wi-fi across the NHS estate is one of four, major recommendations set out by internet entrepreneur Martha Lane Fox in a new report on the digital future of health.
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GPs in NME set to stick with SystmOne
Nearly all GP practices in the North, Midlands and East of England that are using TPP’s SystmOne are set to stick with the clinical IT system once their national contract ends next year.
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NHSmail 2 faces delay
89 footprints on NHS digital plan
NHS England has received 89 ‘footprints’ from local healthcare economies working to develop roadmaps for the future of their digital health services.
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