Microsoft 365 deal expected to save NHS hundreds of millions
The deal, struck between NHSX, NHS Digital and Microsoft, aims to improve productivity, enhance collaboration and strengthen cyber security.
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NHS digital transformation remains tough
Following on from the publication of a NAO report into digital transformation across the NHS, Jon Hoeksma, reflects on healthcare IT over the last two decades.
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Results of first week of test and trace are in – app is still out
The app was designed to speed up the process of contact-tracing, with epidemiologists previously warning manual contact-tracing would be too slow.
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Recovering Covid-19 patients given devices to spot dips in oxygen levels
Those recovering from Covid-19 are to be given devices which can help spot dips in their blood oxygen-levels while they recover at home.
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NHSX denies conflict of interest over DeepMind founder’s advisory role
Mustafa Suleyman was approached by NHSX to help the organisation explore how best to collect patient data, including the use of Google’s Cloud products.
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NHSX publishes AI buyers guide to ensure safety and efficiency
Procurement teams need to be assured that AI technology meets the “highest standards” of safety and efficiency, according to the guide.
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NHSX seeks remote monitoring suppliers to manage Covid-19 pressure
In a tender notice the organisation called on remote monitoring companies with “evidenced examples” of the successful use of their innovation to apply.
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NHSX looking to create framework for communication solution
NHSX is looking to create a framework for NHS Trusts to procure communication services in a bid to help phase out pagers.
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NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app ‘delayed until June’
Health secretary Matt Hancock had previously said the app would be rolled out by mid-May, as had NHSX chief Matthew Gould.
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Centralised approach to contact-tracing app ‘based on shaky assumptions’
Privacy expert Polly Sanderson told Digital Health News there were “serious issues” associated with relying on the self-reporting of symptoms.
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