Digital Health Unplugged: 2020 in Review
In the penultimate episode of the year our expert panel also look at the key achievements made in the sector and the impact of Covid-19.
News
Electronic flu vaccine notifications service expanded
A service which sends information about flu vaccinations electronically from pharmacies to GP practices has been expanded ahead of winter.
Clinical Software
PRSB report looks into digital transformation during Covid-19
A report from the Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has examined the digital transformation of health and care services during the pandemic.
News
Private data contracts risk ‘undermining core values of NHS’
The director of tech justice firm Foxglove Legal has warned the “creeping privatisation of data assets” risks losing patient trust in the NHS.
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New Data Strategy to capitalise on ‘good practice’ during Covid-19
The data strategy will build on work such as the NHS Covid-19 Data Store with the aim to reduce red tape around data and information governance.
AI and Analytics
Kettering General Hospital introduces virtual visit solution
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is now offering its patients and their loved ones access to an app which allows them to book virtual visits.
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The cyber threats facing the UK and the Republic of Ireland in light of the Covid-19 pandemic
“The Cyber Threat to UK and RoI Healthcare” white paper offers a review into the potential threats which face the healthcare sectors in the UK and the Republic of Ireland as its reliance on digital services continues to grow at a fast pace.
Cyber Security
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough starts new EPR journey
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has gone live with a new electronic patient record (EPR) across its children’s services.
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The challenges of leading Cerner UK during the Covid-19 pandemic
Distie Profit, the UK MD of Cerner, speaks to Jon Hoeksma about the challenges of leading the largest US supplier of electronic records software in the NHS.
Feature
Cabinet minister owned £90,000 shares in Faculty at time of NHSX contract
The minister, who had cross-government responsibilities for supporting procurement related to Covid-19, had declared his interests Faculty.
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