Poor information sharing barrier to NHS integration – NAO
The report, from the National Audit Office, says reticence to share information across health and social care is one three major barriers to integration.
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Tech fund 2 money may return – Hunt
Nearly £200 million slashed from NHS England’s technology fund may be reinstated in future as part of a “staged roll-out”, health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.
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CSU builds ‘pseudo at source’ tool
The Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is developing a ‘pseudonymise at source’ tool to address legal issues around the use of patient identifiable data.
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Lamb supports tech for integrated care
Technological innovation is “critical and central” to integrating care and addressing the financial pressures facing the NHS, care secretary Norman Lamb has said.
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NAO raises social care alarm
The National Audit Office has raised questions about whether the government’s drive to integrate health and social care will save money and improve services.
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