NHS England extends accuRx’s contract for free video consultations
NHS England has extended accuRx’s contract to offer free services to GPs, sparking concern from the Digital Healthcare Council.
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NHS needs ‘smart digital foundations’ to support population health priorities
New targets in NHS England’s priorities and operational guidance set out plans to build on capabilities delivered the pandemic for better population health.
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Dr Timothy Ferris appointed NHS director of transformation
Dr Timothy Ferris will lead the organisations new Transformation Directorate bringing the NHSE/I operational improvement team and NHSX.
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Rewired 2021 Day Five – key sessions to look out for
Key figures working in artificial intelligence and data within the NHS will be speaking on the fifth and final day of Digital Health Rewired 2021.
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NHSX chief met Palantir to discuss data deals months before Covid-19
Emails released to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism show Matthew Gould had “a very positive meeting” with the Palantir in October 2019.
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Digital innovation must be ‘at heart’ of healthcare reform
Public Policy Projects called on the government to use digital innovation to better enable collaboration across the NHS and social 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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Palantir awarded £23m deal to continue work on NHS Covid-19 Data Store
The contract began on 12 December and confirms Palantir’s continued work in the NHS Covid-19 Data Store until December 2022.
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Data and digital listed as a driver to help progress ICSs
NHS England and Improvement board papers have revealed it hopes digital and data will help drive system working as well as connecting health providers.
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