Industry news in brief
Our first industry round up of 2019 features news that a report has suggested innovation and technology can help alleviate pressures facing the NHS.
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NHS digitisation expected to cost up to £13bn – report
Officials developing NHS England’s long term plan have estimated it will cost between £10.9bn and £12.9bn to support digitisation across 15 areas included within it.
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King’s Fund report says digital change being driven locally
The report considers five local areas which have made “significant progress” towards digital change, and draws out lessons learned.
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NHS workers selected for 2018 NHS Digital Pioneer Fellowship
A group of more than 20 NHS workers are to take part in a new scheme that will involve using digital innovation to design and lead transformation projects.
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Digital pathology: Do we need to take the lab out of the hospital?
As Lord Carter’s pathology recommendations near a decade old, is it time to take the laboratory out of the hospital? Jane Rendall, managing director of Sectra UK and Ireland, asks the question.
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Digital Health Leadership Summit – two weeks to go
With only two weeks left, the full programme for Digital Health Leadership Summit 2018 has now been published with highlights including a keynote address by national CCIO Dr Simon Eccles – his first speech since being appointed.
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