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Emis to deliver eConsult
Emis Health has teamed up with the creators of WebGP to offer the online self-triage and patient information service to all practices under the new name, eConsult.
5,000 GP practices offer e-prescriptions
More than 5,000 GP practices in England offer electronic prescriptions and15 million patients have signed up for the service.
System C buys The Learning Clinic
System C has bought mobile clinical specialist The Learning Clinic, best known for the VitalPAC vital signs recording software.
Celts agree IT alliance
NHS Wales and NHS Scotland have agreed an alliance to share technology developments and expertise.
East Sussex faces special measures
The Care Quality Commission has recommended that East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust be put into special measures and cites access to patient records as an area that needs improvement.
Countess of Chester Hospital introduces DrDoctor patient portal
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with patient engagement platform (PEP) supplier
Blood transfusion IT systems restored at Guy’s and St Thomas’
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is able to issue all blood group products
Leeds Teaching Hospitals CEO confirmed as Rewired25 keynote
Professor Phil Wood, CEO at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, is the latest keynote speaker
Cyber Security Bill will prevent future attacks on NHS, says DSIT
A Bill intended to improve UK cyber defences will prevent attacks similar to the ransomware
Huma acquires eConsult to become ‘end-to-end tech platform’
Global healthcare AI firm Huma has announced its acquisition of GP online consultation and digital