2020 vision
The latest “framework” for NHS IT has received a cautious welcome. Now analysts, trusts and suppliers want more detail; and to find out which of its sticks and carrots will work. Sam Sachdeva reports.
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Surgery outcomes data published on MyNHS
NHS England has published the latest surgery outcomes data for ten specialties and will release information on three more soon as part of a push for greater transparency around clinical performance.
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Joe’s view: of records standards
On a visit to Rome, Joe McDonald realises that god-like authority can command compliance with standards. Unfortunately, the Professional Records Standards Body lacks this; which means it needs our help.
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Publish data or else – Keogh warns docs
Hospital consultants who refuse to publish patient death rates could face new penalties, the medical director of NHS England has told a weekend paper.
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Caldicott becomes data guardian
Dame Fiona Caldicott has been appointed national data guardian for health and care; a new role announced in the National Information Board’s IT framework.
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IT one of four pillars of NHS – Hunt
The National Information Board’s new IT strategy shows that technology must act as a “pillar” to support the future of the NHS, health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said.
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NIB aligns NHS IT with NHS policy
The National Information Board has issued its much delayed IT strategy – ‘Personalised Health and Care 2020’ – which ties NHS IT more closely into health service policy, financial and regulatory frameworks.
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New push on standards in NIB framework
The National Information Board’s IT strategy includes a strong drive on standards, as it attempts to chart a course between a centralised approach and encouraging local innovation.
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Kelsey: 2020 is a ‘hard stop’
The deadline in the National Information Board’s new IT strategy for all patient and care records to be digital by 2020 is a “hard stop” that must be met if the NHS in England is to remain viable, Tim Kelsey has said.
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Framework for debate
Speakers at EHI Live 2014 were promising big things from the National Information Board’s IT strategy, due out this week. But some NPfIT business still has to be concluded. Sam Sachdeva reports.
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