Tech spending analysis suggests NHS getting burnt by IT mark-ups
One buyer in the NHS was found to have paid a more 900% mark-up on a single product, paying £8.41 for a mains power cable worth 82p.
News
Digital Healthcare Scientist role to be created through new degree
The degree, developed in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham, will be open as a full-time undergraduate course, and a degree apprenticeship.
News
Cyber security news round-up
Our latest news round up includes research from Imperial College London which looked into the NHS’ prepardness for a secutiry incident.
Cyber Security
NHS Long Term Plan to include major focus on technology
Due to be published later today, the NHS Long Term Plan, aims to save almost half a million more lives by tackling major killer conditions.
News 2
Industry news in brief
Our latest industry round-up features a survey which suggests that the majority of young people want to see the NHS introduce digital solutions.
News
Movers and shakers news round-up
Industry moves this month include appointments at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and the NHS Clinical Commissioners.
News
Movers and shakers news round-up
The latest movers and shakers in the health IT industry include a number of new faces at NHS Digital, hospital trusts and CCGs.
News
UK govt pumps £37.5m into new health and biomedical data hubs
The UK government is investing £37.5 million in hubs connecting regional health and care data with genetic and biomedical information.
AI and Analytics 7
Hancock: NHS needs to get app-happy
Health secretary Matt Hancock has said more widespread use of apps in the NHS could make life easier for both patients and clinicians.
Digital Patient 4
NHS to receive £487m technology investment
New Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock says his top three priorities are workforce, technology and illness prevention.
Digital Patient 15