EHI’s careers fair enjoyed by hundreds
E-Health Insider readers gathered in the Hotel Russell, London last Friday for our second Healthcare IT Careers Forum, to find out more about new jobs and other career opportunities in the health IT sector. The event provided attendees with the chance to speak to some of the leading recruitment specialists in the field, as well […]
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QoF architects call for changes
The architects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF) have called for a raft of changes to the scheme as the House of Commons Health Committee prepares to consider how QoF could be used to reduce health inequalities. Prof Martin Roland, director of The National Primary Care Research and Development Centre, led work on developing […]
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Commission calls for an all-inclusive digital society
The European Commission has called for the creation of an all-inclusive digital society, embracing the one in three people across the EU currently excluded from digital society through lack of access and skills. The Commission estimates that economic benefits of €35-85 billion could be generated over five years, if broadband internet were available to all […]
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NHS leading public sector on shared services
A new study by the National Audit Office has praised the NHS for being at the forefront of adopting shared services in the public sector, even though only a fifth of NHS trusts have widely adopted the financial concept. The Cabinet Office is currently pushing for the adoption of shared services across government to deliver […]
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Southampton City to use cardiac telemedicine
Southampton City PCT is to begin use of a telemedicine electrocardiogram interpretation service to give expert cardiology reporting for patients in clinics.
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Ophthalmologists use ePortfolio for career development
Trainee doctor members of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists are using a new web-based system, ePortfolio from Premier IT, to keep track of student portfolios throughout their career development. ePortfolio is designed to allow the user to continually record their accomplishments and achievements, and to promote personal development and career planning. Premier IT’s director. Peter […]
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Health on Net chosen for French websites
The French National Authority for Health (Haute Autorité de Santé – HAS), has chosen the online health information accreditation body Health on the Net (HON) to be the official certifying body of all French health websites. The move builds on the longstanding collaboration between HON and HAS and means HON becomes the official accrediting body […]
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Patientline sees losses treble
Hospital patient telephone and entertainment firm Patientline has reported operating losses of £11.2 million for the first half of 2007. The firm’s auditors have said there is “significant doubt” over Patientline’s ability to continue, following the announcement. Patientline’s operating loss trebled to £11.2 million, while its loss before tax doubled to £15.3 million, in the […]
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EHI’s industry news roundup 30.11.07
E-Health Insider’s industry news round up for the week ending 30 November, featuring supplier news, events, and awards. Supplier News Three wins takes JAC to the 100 customer mark The recent contract signings of the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, the Whittington Hospital NHS Trust and the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, has resulted in […]
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Mobiles help teen cancer patients stay in touch
Mobile computing technology could help adolescents coping with cancer keep in touch with their social world and reduce isolation, according to German researchers. Jan Marco Leimeister, Uta Knebel, and Helmut Krcmar from the Technische Universität, Munich, describe in the International Journal of Web Based Communities, their exploration of how mobile information technology could be used […]
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