FDP rollout should be measured and expectations tempered – NHS Confederation
The planned launch of the Federated Data Platform (FDP) should take note of lessons learned from previous NHS digital rollouts and not be too hasty
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Building The Economic Case For An NHS EDMS: a guide to financial modelling
EDMS deployment is not for the faint hearted but the rewards can be immense. Armed with a strong economic case, NHS trusts can revolutionise care. Mizaic’s practical guide supports trusts to model the costs and benefits of deployment, acting as a gateway to change.
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NHS Confederation CEO: Innovation can help streamline NHS
Ahead of the Digital Health Rewired conference in March 2024, Matthew Taylor explains why innovation and greater use of technology hold significant potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the NHS.
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Industry Spotlight: Elaine O’Brien, population health executive, Oracle Health
With a background in nursing and managing cancer services, Elaine O’Brien understands how hospitals operate. In her current role, she helps clinicians use data to help people be as healthy as possible. By Claire Read
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Special Report: Virtual Care
The hospital-at-home model is a potentially transformative means of delivering healthcare at a time of mounting pressure on traditional services. But are patients and practitioners prepared? And are the new models creating extra work for clinical teams? Owen Hughes reports
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Industry Spotlight: Justine Patterson, population health executive, Oracle Health
One of the “joys” of Justine Patterson’s role is supporting NHS staff to change the way they do things. By Claire Read.
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A way forward for NHS trusts struggling to implement electronic patient records
CCIO Penny Kechagioglou explains why it can be so difficult to fully implement EPRs, and suggests key steps to remove the barriers to success
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NHS England has not yet proven its case on FDP
With the award of the Federated Data Platform contract said to be delayed until mid-November, Digital Health’s Jon Hoeksma argues in an opinion piece that NHS England has yet to prove the case.
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ChatGP? The uncertain role of generative AI in NHS care
The pace at which generative AI has infiltrated product portfolios and media headlines in 2023 has brought equal parts excitement and consternation to those tasked with evaluating its implications for patient care. Owen Hughes reports
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Generative AI unleashing massive disruption in health
How to harness, regulate and safely enable the use of generative AI in healthcare were central themes of this year’s HLTH conference in Las Vegas this week. Jon Hoeksma reports for Digital Health News
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