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IT connection problems compromised care – CQC
IT connectivity issues at a southern trust have caused disrupted access to electronic patient record and compromised patient care, CQC says.
Emis chief executive Chris Spencer to retire
The long-serving chief executive of leading UK clinical software firm Emis Health, has announced his plans to retire next year.
Billion-pound framework released for Health IT
A billion-pound framework aimed at improving health IT has gone live, with a score of trusts lining up to procure new kit.
1970s printers replaced with e-prescribing in Ireland
More than 30 years ago, Matrix printers were introduced into the Irish healthcare system. Now, finally, they are being replaced
IT contributing to ‘missed opportunities’ on NHS deaths
Preventable deaths are going unrecorded in the NHS, and disjointed IT systems are partly to blame, according to a Care Quality Commission report.
Pathology framework worth up £250m out to tender
A multi-million pound pathology framework tender has been issued by NHS organisations in the north of England.
Digital provider Pharmacy 2U given ‘good’ CQC rating
In the report, the service was recognised for having ‘a range of risk assessments to
Digital provides ‘appropriate care’ to prevent avoidable hospital admissions
A report, from data and insights provider Dr Foster, found avoidable emergency admissions in the
Push Doctor rated ‘good’ after previous concerns around ‘unsafe’ care
The latest report found the provider had implemented previous advise on prescribing practice to bring
NHSE consultation on digital GPs could stifle Babylon’s expansion
The proposed changes would address funding inequalities between local GP practices and digital providers and
Collaboration instead of competition ‘key for successful joined up care’
The Health and Social Care Committee said the NHS should not become a “monopoly” as