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Scottish parliament asks for opinions on digital health

5 June 2017 11:00 AM

The Health and Sport Committee of the Scottish Government wants to know what its digital health and innovation strategy needs.

Salford Royal wants to create a digital control centre

5 June 2017 12:01 AM

GDE Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is looking to find a supplier to create a “digital control centre” that focuses on data analytics and digital health.

Rob Shaw details NHS Digital’s cyber-attack response

2 June 2017 1:30 PM

NHS Digital’s Rob Shaw tells its board that a 24/7 helpline and command control centre was established after the cyber-attack last month, alongside security experts deployed to trusts.

5G to launch into healthcare in 2020 – Ericsson

2 June 2017 11:00 AM

Technology giant Ericsson is labelling 2020 to be the year that 5G will be launched in healthcare, with its potential including remote robotic surgery.

Medvivo acquires clinical decision support firm Expert 24

2 June 2017 12:01 AM

UK health and care service provider Medvivo has acquired Expert 24 to strengthen its range of clinical technology products and services.

Health IT news in brief

2 June 2017 12:01 AM

This week’s health IT news in brief covers concerns over protection of personal data in the UK and the enhancement of clinical trials and patient safety.