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Dr Now passes inspection amid more scrutiny for health apps
The first of the digital GP services to face a CQC inspection has been given a provisional clean bill of health, with the service provided through via a mobile app deemed “safe”.
Chelsea and Westminster picks Cerner, and Jarrold as CIO
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is switching to Cerner, and creating a single shared electronic patient record with a neighbouring trust.
National Cyber Security Centre to help tackle NHS threats
The National Cyber Security Centre became operational this week and some of its first goals will be improving security practices in the NHS.
50 suppliers on updated NHS Supply Chain imaging framework
A new national framework contract for clinical systems has been released, covering more than 50 suppliers with a focus on imaging.
Leeds pathology IT crash into third week without resolution
A huge pathology IT crash has dragged into its third week with parts of the system still not fully restored and operational.
Bolton delays PAS merger plans
Plans to merge two iPM patient administration systems at a northern trust have been delayed amid concerns about how it will interface with other software.
Digital mental health technologies could save NHS time, says NICE
Recommended digital therapies for mental health conditions could free up thousands of NHS therapists’ hours,
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
Today’s Coffee Time Briefing covers a new smart headband for PMS and menstrual pain and
Exclusive: NHSE national CCIO and CNIO appointments confirmed
Dr Alec Price-Forbes has been appointed as the national CCIO and Helen Balsdon as the
Careology app boosted to help young people with cancer
Careology and the Ella Dawson Foundation have partnered to offer tailored support to young people
Digital forms for emergency care launched in the Midlands
Digital forms have been rolled out across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to enable personalised clinical care