News
LGA: networks ‘barrier to integration’
The different internet networks used by the NHS and social care are a barrier to providing integrated care, according to the Local Government Association.
28 October 2015
Smart Health
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Barcoded medicines to prevent fake drugs
All prescription medicines will need to carry a barcode on their packaging to reduce the risk of counterfeit and unsafe drugs entering the healthcare system following new European regulations.
19 October 2015
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NHS 24 IT system £41m over budget
The IT to support Scotland’s health information service, NHS 24, is two year’s late and significantly over budget, according to the Auditor General for Scotland.
14 October 2015
Insights
Special report: Voice recognition
The NHS has been slow to adopt voice recognition outside radiology and pathology. But new targets, the need to save money, and integration with other systems could change that. Kim Thomas reports.
5 October 2015
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5,000 GP practices offer e-prescriptions
More than 5,000 GP practices in England offer electronic prescriptions and15 million patients have signed up for the service.
24 September 2015
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Celts agree IT alliance
NHS Wales and NHS Scotland have agreed an alliance to share technology developments and expertise.
23 September 2015
