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Focusing on the diffusion of digital technology into medical devices and sensors, the fabric of healthcare buildings, sensors, green energy, logistics, infrastructure
Setting “arbitrary dates” to stop using outdated technology like pagers and fax machines puts patients “at risk”, regional medical council have said.
Health and care services are now to “have an Internet First policy” which states new digital services should operate over the internet.
It is hoped the new model will help trusts, CCGs and other bodies move their IT services towards cloud-first data centres.
Virtual private networks offer the promise of security and privacy, and so are naturally attracting increasing levels of interest. A review of the market offers some interesting findings.
The health secretary said the upgrade would support a promise made in the NHS Long Term Plan to improve the range and access of digital healthcare services.
Liverpool 5G Health and Social Care already has a number of projects in place following a £3.5m grant last year, including a loneliness gaming and quiz app.
