Enter the CCG: tackles spaghetti systems

As a programmer, John Lockley was inspired by computing pioneers who wanted to keep things simple. Now, as a GP
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Healthcare IT news in brief

This week’s industry round-up includes the news that all trusts are now members of GS1 UK and some interesting wins
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The long Read

Read Codes are to be phased out across the NHS, and SNOMED CT must be used in primary care systems
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Mental Health CDMI open for validation

Digital Health Intelligence has launched a clinical digital maturity index for mental health trusts and is now inviting these organisations
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NHS staff asked to rate EPR usability

NHS clinicians have been asked to rate the usability of their main IT system in a survey launched by Digital
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Legal view: sending data abroad

Andrew Rankin and Chris Air of DAC Beachcroft discuss a recent European Court decision that has important implications for patient
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Interview: Tracey Watson and Tracey Grainger

It’s all change for primary care IT suppliers, commissioners, and users. Rebecca Todd talks to two of NHS England’s primary
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Joe’s view: of wearables

Thanks to his Apple Watch, Joe McDonald can sit on a yacht in Turkey and receive text messages from his
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Healthcare IT news round-up

This weeks’ roundup includes news that Spire Healthcare has adopted a wide range of Carestream technologies, a new contract for
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Digital Health interview: Sir Jonathan Michael

The long-time health IT advocate has retired from the NHS and joined 6PM. He talks to Digital Health news editor
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