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QRisk2 in TPP “fixed” but up to 270,000 patients affected

10 June 2016

Up to 270,000 patients have been affected by errors in a cardiovascular disease risk calculator, which is being blamed on a “code mapping” issues.

Healthcare IT industry news in brief

10 June 2016

This week’s industry round up focuses on companies and company appointments, and includes news of some European recognition for Patientrack, a new partnership for Bridgehead, and a new chief executive for Arkivum.

E-prescribing use remains extremely low in the NHS

9 June 2016

Levels of electronic prescribing in NHS hospitals remain stubbornly low, with less than a fifth of hospitals making widespread use of inpatient e-prescribing.

Liverpool self-care programme cuts emergency admissions

9 June 2016

A study of a large scale, supported self-care programme in Liverpool has found clear reductions in emergency admissions and secondary care costs for some patients.

iPlato launches MyGP appointments app as API talks continue

8 June 2016

Patients can now book and cancel GP appointments through a new feature launched on iPlato’s MyGP.

Babylon Health launches new AI triage tool

7 June 2016

Babylon Health says it has launched the first AI capable of triaging patients; although the company acknowledges that it doesn’t always agree with clinicians.

Healthwatch England survey reveals patient sharing concerns

7 June 2016

While most patients are happy have their medical records used to support medical research, few are comfortable with how it is being handled, Healthwatch England has reported.