Joe’s View: Finally – Comparing Software
In a column for Digital Health, Joe McDonald, encourages everyone to share their joy and frustration with EPRs as part of a nationwide survey.
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Two integrated care systems set out plans for single EPR
Cornwall and Devon integrated care systems (ICSs) are in the process of developing a “strategic outline case” for a shared electronic patient record (EPR).
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Sheffield Health and Social Care issues seven-year EPR tender
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking to replace its in-house electronic patient record system with a “fully managed” solution.
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NHSX launches national survey to better understand EPR usability
The survey aims to gather information on how EPRs are performing across the country, including how they are used by clinicians and end users.
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Google Cloud launches healthcare interoperability solution
Google Cloud has announced it has launched a new solution – Healthcare Data Engine – which aims to enable interoperability in healthcare.
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System C buys medicines management specialist WellSky
System C has acquired medicines management specialist Wellsky in a bid to strengthen its EPR offering and compete with US rivals.
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Fujitsu launches solution which supports cloud-based Epic EPRs
Fujitsu has launched a solution which will allow NHS trusts and other healthcare organisations in the UK to host their Epic EPR in the cloud.
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The data layer vision is achievable, but it won’t happen overnight
Richard Strong, vice president and managing director of Allscripts, expores why the data layer vision is possible, but it might take some time.
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Barking, Havering and Redbridge University switch to electronic referral
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trust has gone live with a care co-ordination and electronic referral component.
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Torbay and South Devon to spend ‘new hospital’ funding on EPR
Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust was one of 40 hospitals allocated funding under the government’s £3.7bn plan to build 40 new hospitals by 2030.
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