Interoperability

Health and social care is complex and fragmented. One of the biggest digital challenges is to enable data to flow. This hub is dedicated to all aspects of integration, interoperability and standards in health and social care. This ranges from specific technology solutions such as enterprise portals, integration engines and platforms, to interoperability, message and data standards.


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E-discharge: unmonitored target defended

E-discharge: unmonitored target defended

The October target for all providers to send discharge letters electronically is not being monitored nationally, but has focused attention on the need to make the process paperless, supporters have argued.


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IT system integration – Yorkshire

IT system integration – Yorkshire

A portal pulling together information from various clinical IT systems is being implemented at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.


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The long Read

The long Read

Read Codes are to be phased out across the NHS, and SNOMED CT must be used in primary care systems by the end of 2016 and in all IT systems by spring 2020. Thomas Meek reports.


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Kelsey: lives ‘ruined’ by lack of data

Kelsey: lives ‘ruined’ by lack of data

People’s lives are being “ruined” by the NHS’ inability to join up patient information, Tim Kelsey has argued in a speech urging trusts to roll out IT systems and CCGs to make sure they are interoperable.


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First GPSoC integrations live

First GPSoC integrations live

Two subsidiary GP systems suppliers have integrated their systems with those of principal suppliers for the first time under the latest GP Systems of Choice framework.


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NHS Number use becomes law

NHS Number use becomes law

The NHS Number must be used as a single patient identifier across the health and social care system, under a new law which comes into effect today.


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