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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.
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 ☕
23 June 2026
Today’s briefing features research into growing distrust in healthcare AI and a partnership between the
FDP ‘here to stay’ says Patel as Palantir contract faces review
23 June 2026
Nirav Patel, head of demand and delivery for the NHS FDP, has said the platform
NHS England recruiting for CDIO of online hospital trust
22 June 2026
NHS England is recruiting for a chief digital information officer (CDIO) for its new online
Powys Teaching Health Board goes live with Better ePMA
22 June 2026
Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) has gone live an electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA)
Essex Partnership digital tool improves leg wound and ulcer care
19 June 2026
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a digital tool to improve care for
