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Care.data pilots to be chosen ‘shortly’

10 September 2014 12:00 AM

Between two and four clinical commissioning groups will be selected “in the coming weeks” to begin the pathfinder stage of the care.data programme.

Apple tightens health data rules

9 September 2014 12:00 AM

Apple has tightened privacy rules for developers collecting data from apps using its new HealthKit platform as it launches a range of new products – including the Apple Watch.

Break down information silos – Poulter

9 September 2014 12:00 AM

Breaking down information silos between different health providers is essential if the government is to successfully join up health and social care, health minister Dr Dan Poulter has said.

IT strategy to save Morecambe Bay £35m

8 September 2014 12:00 AM

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust could save £35m over the next five years thanks to its IT strategy and implementation of the Lorenzo electronic patient record system, the trust says.

Glasgow works with Emis on child health

8 September 2014 12:00 AM

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has implemented a bespoke version of Emis Web to build a single shared child health record, while it helps Emis to develop its child health functionality.

NIB strategy due ‘later this year’

8 September 2014 12:00 AM

The National Information Board is set to release its long awaited informatics strategy later this year, outlining a ten-year plan for how to make the most of data and technology in healthcare.

Scottish COPD patients United4Health

5 September 2014 12:00 AM

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will deploy tablet devices to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure as part of a pan-European telemonitoring study.