‘Eye in the sky’ at London ICU
Intensive care unit clinicians at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust will keep a eye on critically ill patients in different locations via a telemonitoring system from Phillips.
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Telehealth framework worth up to £420m
The Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation has issued a tender for a telehealth and telecare systems framework worth between £60m – £420m.
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An NHS for the digital generation
In his new book, healthcare consultant Colin Jervis argues that it’s time to ‘stop saving the NHS and start re-inventing it’ by embracing disruptive technology.
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GP contract changes focus on IT
Four new enhanced services for GP practices include investment in risk stratification, telehealth and online patient access.
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Liverpool house gets smart
A Smarthouse showcasing gadgets that can drain an overflowing bath or warn family members that a relative has had a fall will be on show at the iLinks Innovation event in Liverpool this week.
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Falling up
A project using simple technology has led to a big reduction in falls in nursing homes – and made NHS Lothian a winner in the EHI Awards.
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Two thousand lives
Telehealth has a mixed press, but one county is pushing ahead. Fiona Barr talks to Alison Davis from Kent and Medway Commissioning Support Service, who will also be speaking at Information for Commissioning next month.
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NHS should learn from Veterans Health
The NHS should swap digital health ideas with the US Veterans Health Administration in order to achieve a paperless NHS, says a report by 2020health.
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Telehealth to save Worcestershire £4m
Worcestershire County Council believes it can save more than £4m with the proven benefits of telehealth, according to its business case.
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Telehealth not cost effective
Telehealth is not cost effective, according to a new report on a massive UK trial of the technology.
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