Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
Friday’s briefing features new data showing the Covid backlog has fallen for a second month in a row, and MEDITECH’s record year for growth of its EPR.
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Dudley Group NHS FT sees benefits of new patient portal
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is already seeing the benefits of its newly launched patient portal from Healthcare Communications.
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The NHS App is a critical tool in tackling the elective care backlog
Jackie France of Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust argues that the NHS App is the key to reducing the elective care backlog.
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NHS programme uses tech to identify high-risk patients on waiting lists
A new regional NHS programme is using technology to begin identifying high-risk patients on waiting lists to help reduce their risk of deterioration.
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Health secretary argues for scaled innovation and better use of the NHS App
In what could be his final address as health secretary, Steve Barclay set out the government’s priorities over the winter at Policy Exchange in London.
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Accurx patient SMS messaging reduces waiting list in Leicester
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust’s (UHL) use of Accurx’s patient messaging has seen its waiting list shrink by 10%.
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NHS wants more undergrads and young people to pursue careers in digital and data
This year’s NHS ConfedExpo included a panel session called ‘Voices of the digital profession’, which focused on the importance of digital and data roles.
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals to study at-home digital clinic benefits
Sherwood Forest Hospital’s first randomised clinical trial will assess the impact of a complete at-home digital clinic to reduce the Covid-19 back-log.
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