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DH telecare demonstrator trials to start work

Small scale trials for the Department of Health’s Whole System Long Term Conditions Demonstrator Programme are to begin in the
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New e-health strategy planned for Scotland

A new e-health strategy for Scotland in spring 2008 is promised in a national healthcare action plan, Better Health, Better
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Walsall and Hull begin mass telehealth deployment

Walsall PCT and Hull PCT have begun large-scale deployments of telehealth equipment from Tunstall to monitor people with chronic obstructive
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Agfa-Gevaert appoints new CEO

Jo Cornu, CEO of Agfa-Gevaert NV The board of directors of Agfa-Gevaert has appointed Jo Cornu as chief executive officer of
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Data sharing consultation launched

A consultation into how personal information is used and shared in the public and private sectors has been launched today
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Special Report: Security

This feature will examine how IT professionals and suppliers are rising to the challenge of authentication and access management.
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NHS Direct launches foundation trust consultation

NHS Direct has launched a 16-week public consultation on its plans for the future, prior to applying to become an
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German industry group publishes telemedicine standards

Leading German electronic association the VDE has published a new set of standards for telemedicine to spur the development of
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Sefton PCT leaks personal details of 1800 staff

Almost two thousand NHS staff on Merseyside have had their personal details, including National Insurance, pension and salary details, accidently
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Information Centre appoints new chief executive

The Information Centre (IC) for health and social care has appointed Tim Straughan, current acting chief executive, as its chief
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