Joe’s View: On Christmas bonuses and rate limiting steps
Our CCIO columnist Professor Joe McDonald remembers one Christmas long ago when his Uncle Jimmy taught him about rate limiting steps, and wonders whether a festive bonus could remove the NHS’s own rate limiting step on the way to digitisation.
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Online consultations might not be ‘a silver bullet’ for GPs
The chief executive of eConsult has admitted that online consultations ‘may not be a silver bullet’ after research revealed low patient interaction.
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Another view: of private doctor apps
Fresh from his first experience with Uber, our GP columnist is thinking about apps that give users instant access to services. Could the model used for the growing market of private GP apps be applied in the NHS? Neil Paul thinks so.
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Zesty recognised as top UK firm in digital innovator hotlist
Appointment booking service Zesty has been named amongst 50 of the most forward-thinking digital UK companies in 2018’s Digital Innovator’s Power List.
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Echo gets £7m funding boost for mobile prescription management app
Prescription management service Echo has secured £7 million in funding as it looks to expand collaboration with healthcare providers.
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Suspended NHS signposting app hopes to restart by end of week
A healthcare signposting app and website reportedly suspended over clinical assurance concerns is hoping to resume service by the end of this week.
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Nokia’s digital health focus to result in slashed jobs
Nokia’s decision to focus on growing digital health trends will affect jobs in the UK, Finland and the US. It will also halt virtual reality investments.
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Portsmouth introduces new digital communication patient portal
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust has implemented a new portal that allows patients to receive and respond to appointment letters digitally.
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Royals give biggest grant ever to digital mental health scheme
Prince Harry, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have reconfirmed their commitment to the issue of mental health with the announcement of a £2m investment.
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Leeds council develops Person Held Record for locals
Leeds locals may soon be able to prevent further health issues following the development of an open platform Person Held Record.
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