National CISO wants to see cyber to be seen as a patient issue
Speaking at Rewired 2022, the national CISO for health and social care has said he wants ‘move cyber from being a technology issue to a patient care issue’.
Cyber Security
Sajid Javid to unveil his new vision for NHS reform
Sajid Javid is due to announce a new vision for NHS reform, including an increased role for the NHS App and targets for electronic patient records.
Digital Patient
Sajid Javid wants 90% of NHS trusts to have an EPR by December 2023
The secretary of state for health and social care has said he wants 90% of NHS trusts to have an electronic patient record (EPR) in place by December 2023.
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Government launches food scanner app to promote healthier choices
The government has launched a new food scanner app to encourage families to swap some of their food choices for healthier alternatives.
Digital Patient
Report calls for digital improvements to NHS imaging services
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has written to the government calling for it to prioritise digital reporting capabilities across NHS imaging.
Clinical Software
Developer of NHS Covid-19 app awarded £10m contract extension
The newly published procurement contract for the NHS Covid-19 app is valued at £10.26m and covers a period of six months from March to September.
News
Matt Hancock to headline Digital Health Rewired 2021
The secretary for state for health and social care, Matt Hancock, has been announced as a keynote speaker for Digital Health Rewired.
News
Movers and Shakers news roundup
November’s movers and shakers features a new CIO at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole and a government commercial director joining the supervisory GS1 UK.
Health CIO
£600K Wade-Gery digital review may be delayed
A high-level review of the digital responsibilities of different NHS agencies, led by NHS Digital’s new chair, is thought to have been postponed.
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