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West Herts tenders for a new cancer information system

3 October 2017

The Macmillan Cancer Information Centre is currently using Chameleon IMS which it deployed back in 2009. The contract due to expire in March next year.

Online clinic reactivated following Care Quality Commission suspension

2 October 2017

HR Healthcare Ltd, which was suspended by the Care Quality Commission for failing to comply with standards, is operating again after passing inspection.

NHS Digital directed to replace type two opt-outs

29 September 2017

NHS Digital will replace the type 2 opt-outs with its National Data Opt-Out Programme, board papers have confirmed, with all type 2 holders to be contacted.

Industry news in brief

29 September 2017

Industry nibs include nominated trusts in the running for best global digital exemplar, major contract deals and what NHS trusts spend per day on PCs.

global digital exemplar success depends on successful spread

Cerner “lowered prices, rather a lot,” to get into GDE “game”

28 September 2017

One of the most experienced and highly regarded NHS CIOs has said Cerner significantly dropped its prices to win new business through the GDE programme.

Pre-surgery device helps patients combat stress at a London hospital

28 September 2017

A London hospital recently trialed a new digital health device assisting patients to manage their stress and anxiety before surgery.

NHS Digital’s WannaCry response was “let down” by poor comms

27 September 2017

NHS Digital’s response to WannaCry was “let down” by poor communications to healthcare organisations about the attack, its security operations lead admits.