Exc: Leeds move EHR to the cloud with Microsoft Azure
Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTHT) have announced the move of their electronic health records (EHR) to the cloud-based system Microsoft Azure.
Infrastructure
Care home using Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 to help clinically vulnerable
A care home has been using Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 technology to allow clinically vulnerable residents to be seen by their GPs without leaving home.
Clinical Software
Oracle confirms £22.4bn acquisition EHR provider Cerner
Oracle has confirmed it has acquired global electronic health record (EHR) provider, Cerner, in a deal worth around £22.4billion ($28.3billion).
Clinical Software 1
NHS saves more than 2 million hours using Microsoft Teams
In the first six months Microsoft Teams was used across the health service it replaced 14.5m phone calls and hosted more than 32m virtual meetings.
Clinical Software
Babylon and Microsoft join forces to improve healthcare through AI
Through exploring opportunities to enhance current AI tools Babylon and Microsoft aim to shift focus “from sick care to preventative healthcare”.
AI and Analytics
Torbay and South Devon take part in Microsoft HoloLens pilot
Torbay and South Devon has been selected as one of a small number of hospital trusts to take part in a national trial which involves Microsoft HoloLens.
Clinical Software
Imprivata’s digital identity solutions now available on Microsoft Azure
Imprivata has announced two of its digital identity solutions are now available on Microsoft Azure in a bid to help get more customers on the cloud.
Infrastructure
NHS Scotland and Microsoft develop QR code contract tracing system
NHS Scotland and Microsoft have developed an app and QR code function to streamline contact tracing as Covid restrictions continue to be eased.
News 1
AXA launches digital healthcare platform with Microsoft
It’s currently open to all AXA customers in Germany and Italy, with the service expected to be rolled out in the United Kingdom in 2022.
News
Microsoft to acquire Nuance Communications for £14.3bn
Microsoft has confirmed it plans to acquire AI computer software company, Nuance Communications, in a deal with around £14.3billion ($19.7 billion).
Clinical Software