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AccuRx report reflects growing digital primary healthcare presence
A recent report published by GP software provider accuRx has shined a light on the increasing presence of digital primary healthcare.
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Why you should get your applications for the AWS’ UK healthcare accelerator programme before the deadline
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the healthcare system in the UK saw an increased adoption of digitally-enabled, secure, and compliant healthcare solutions to meet the country’s rapidly changing health needs.
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No more stop gaps: Why it’s time to change the focus on digital
Victor Adebowale explores what digital transformation needs to look like moving forward and why it is so important to ensure it is beneficial.
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NHS Covid travel pass to now include proof of booster jabs
International travellers who have received their booster Covid jab are now able to prove their vaccination status via the NHS App.
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How digitisation can help transform ICU
Tamas Szakmany, who led a national project to digitise ICUs in Wales, explains why the initiative can give clinicians a ‘single source of electronic truth’.
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NHSX delivers remote blood pressure monitoring devices to patients
NHSX has purchased 220,000 blood pressure monitoring devices which it intends to send to at-risk patients so they can monitor their health at home.
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North West London CCG seeks opinions on online GP services
North West London CCG is looking to ensure its online GP services are beneficial to all patients by carrying out a survey with local residents.
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RwHealth raises £6.1m in Series A funding to fight NHS backlog
RwHealth has raised around £6.1million ($8.4million) in funding and is aiming to use the money to help tackle the NHS backlog caused by the Covid pandemic.
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Lyniate and RPA Health partner up for robotic automation processes
Healthcare interoperability solution provider Lyniate has teamed up with RPA Health to provide integrated Robotic Processing Automation (RPA) technologies.
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