Industry: Technology has bigger part to play in health and care reforms
The reforms aim to address the record high of 5.5million people waiting for elective surgery in England and bring health and social care closer together.
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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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New NHS CEO expected to ‘drive digital transformation’
Job specifications reveal the new NHS CEO will take on four responsibilities, with the need for digital transformation forming a prominent part of the role.
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NHS overhaul: ‘Real opportunity’ for digital leaders to shape the future
The chair of Digital Health’s CCIO Network has said government plans to overhaul the NHS provide “real opportunity” for digital leaders to improve care.
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NHS overhaul: ICSs to be enshrined in law for more integrated care
The plans would see legislature introduced to ensure more joined-up, integrated care and reduced bureaucracy across the NHS in England.
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Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
Our first go live round up of 2021 has a twist, as we cover contract signings as well, including a 10-year Cerner deal in County Durham and Darlington.
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Special Report: Integrated Care
Jennifer Trueland investigates whether national programmes and the coronavirus pandemic have changed attitudes towards integrated care.
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Coventry and Warwickshire to roll out integrated care records
The move will enable doctors in hospitals or paramedics to access the same vital information as a GP, including allergies and medications.
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Medway Community Healthcare pens agreement with Servelec for Rio EPR
Integrated care provider MCH is already in the process of implementing the Servelec Rio electronic patient record, which will go live later this year.
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Dr Foster to create integrated care system for Lambeth GP Federations
Health data specialists will work with Federations to create bespoke data dashboards, linking the organisations and enabling them to compare outcomes.
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