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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.
Drones to deliver urgent blood samples for Guy’s and St Thomas’
Electric drones will deliver urgent blood samples for Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust,
GPs to get easier access to Yorkshire and Humber Care Record
The first GP practice has gone live with an EMIS functionality which allows easier access
OneLondon’s UCP expands to sickle cell disease patients
The Universal Care Plan (UCP), OneLondon’s shared care planning solution, has extended to support sickle
NHS clinical scientist warns of AI ‘deployment blockage’
A “deployment blockage” in the NHS is preventing AI from being adopted at scale, according
Full-fibre radio network to help prevent loss of life on UK’s coastline
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a £175 million search and rescue radio network