Rethinking NHS tech vision to become a ‘self-made’ digital exemplar
Neil Perry, the director of digital transformation at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust details his mission to do things differently.
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GDE digital ‘blueprints’ to be rolled out to other NHS Trusts
The GDE toolkits allow any NHS hospital to implement improvements quicker and transform care for both patients and staff.
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GDE hyperbole risks hobbling NHS IT plans
It’s two years since the GDE programme was launched. But Jon Hoeksma argues its overblown language conceals a relatively small investment.
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University Hospital Southampton showcases GDE successes
Rafael Sorribas from NHS Digital met with staff on Friday to observe the progress that had been made by the trust since it was made a GDE in 2016.
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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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Hancock’s new tech vision at odds with GDE playbook
Matt Hancock has published a tech strategy founded on open standards, innovation and encouraging local choice with a move away from reliance on mega-suites. But it’s going to be tough to square this with the current centrally-directed global digital exemplar programme, argues Digital Health editor Jon Hoeksma.
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Ambulance service needs ‘renewed emphasis’ on innovation
Non-executive director at NHS Improvement, Lord Carter’s review argues that ‘technology is not adopted rapidly’ across the ambulance service.
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Informatics teams nicknamed secret weapons and C-3POs at GDE panel
A panel of NHS IT directors, CIOs and suppliers discussed a number of topics associated with the Global Digital Exemplar programme at the UK Health Show.
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Hancock to announce £200m for additional GDEs
Speaking later today at NHS Expo in Manchester, Matt Hancock is also expected to announce the NHS App will be piloted across England from October.
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