Why GPs face Hobson’s choice
An exclusive interview with Sean Riddell, deputy managing director of EMIS, about how he believes that GPs are being denied the choice of systems promised to them under the GP contract.
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The impact of the new National Care Record Service (NCRS) on primary care.
Kingsley Manning, Chief Executive of Newchurch Limited, discusses far-reaching effects that the National Care Record Service will have on primary care.
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EMIS hits back at ‘speculation and misrepresentation’
Leading UK primary care IT supplier EMIS has issued new guidance to practices using its systems stating the firm’s long-term commitment to the NHS market and to continue to invest in developing its systems, despite not being an official supplier under the National Programme for IT. In a letter to users the company’s directors state: […]
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First QMAS system fully approved in NPfIT pilot
The National Programme for IT have rubber-stamped the first clinical software system for use with the new Quality Management and Analysis System (QMAS) being piloted this summer. HealthyGP, from Healthy Software, achieved official NPfIT certification for supplying GMS Contract Submissions prior to the formal introduction of the system in April 2005. EMIS is also piloting […]
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Croydon PCT merges database with social services
A south London PCT has pooled its patient database with the council social services system in order to improve patient aftercare and data quality. Croydon PCT and Croydon Social Services are using MultiVue, by VisionWare, to synchronise the two record systems. The software allows both health and social care professionals to access the integrated records […]
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XML records improve diabetes care in Salford
Salford PCT has introduced an XML-based electronic diabetes care record system, allowing patients and health professionals alike full and easy access to information about their condition and treatment. The record data is sourced from GP and Acute clinical systems operated by EMIS, In Practice Systems and iSOFT, and is stored on a central repository in […]
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NPSA introduces intelligent incident analysis system
The National Patient Safety Agency has awarded the contract for its new analysis and content management to the Cambridge-based software company, Autonomy. The software, also called Autonomy, is integrated into the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS). It uses an ‘intelligent data operating layer’ to filter different kinds of media such as text, audio and video […]
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New PCT monitoring software unveiled
Performance Investigator, a web-enabled analysis tool that runs over NHSNet, is to replace OSCAR and Organisation HealthCheck as the standard system for monitoring the operation of Primary Care Trusts. The new system is an improvement on the previous ones as it allows users access to detailed activity and performance reports, as well as the ability to […]
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Mixed picture for IT directors in primary care
Over 50% of primary care trusts (PCT) surveyed in a recent poll had an IT director, though the vast majority of the postholders had other executive responsibilities or worked as a shared resource with two or more PCTs. The NOP World Health poll conducted for Hudson’s recruitment agency looked broadly at management arrangements in 50 […]
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Joint guidance issued on GP system choice
Definitive guidance on the issue of choice of practice systems has been issued which makes it plain that practices should not be forced to switch to a new system until "a clearly better alternative" is available together with a proven route to migration. The new guidance has been jointly produced by the joint IT committee of the […]
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