IT connection problems compromised care – CQC
16 December 2016
IT connectivity issues at a southern trust have caused disrupted access to electronic patient record and compromised patient care, CQC says.
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Emis chief executive Chris Spencer to retire
15 December 2016
The long-serving chief executive of leading UK clinical software firm Emis Health, has announced his plans to retire next year.
Billion-pound framework released for Health IT
15 December 2016
A billion-pound framework aimed at improving health IT has gone live, with a score of trusts lining up to procure new kit.
1970s printers replaced with e-prescribing in Ireland
14 December 2016
More than 30 years ago, Matrix printers were introduced into the Irish healthcare system. Now, finally, they are being replaced
IT contributing to ‘missed opportunities’ on NHS deaths
13 December 2016
Preventable deaths are going unrecorded in the NHS, and disjointed IT systems are partly to blame, according to a Care Quality Commission report.
Pathology framework worth up £250m out to tender
13 December 2016
A multi-million pound pathology framework tender has been issued by NHS organisations in the north of England.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
25 June 2026
Today’s briefing features a rise in the use of translation services driven by high petrol
Oxford AI studies secure NIHR funding to tackle NHS waiting times
25 June 2026
Two studies have received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research as
National NHS leaders join Summer Schools 2026 speaker line-up
24 June 2026
Three national NHS leaders shaping the future of digital health have been confirmed for Summer
University Hospitals Sussex signs EPR contract with Alcidion
24 June 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with Alcidion to deliver an
Manchester Met wins funding to boost AI health innovation
23 June 2026
Manchester Metropolitan University will promote AI for business and the development of wearable health technologies
