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Epic improvements pull Cambridge out of special measures

Care Quality Commission says many concerns the trust's Epic electronic patient record have now been addressed.
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London trust criticised for not using EPR

Whipps Cross University Hospital has had a electronic patient record for years but many staff are still using paper.
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New joint data chief at CQC and NHS Improvement

A new role has been created to ensure data consistency across the Care Quality Commission and NHS Improvement.
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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
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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
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Critical IT systems on Leeds risk register

A sizeable chunk of a major teaching hospital’s critical IT systems are at significant risk of failing without warning, according
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Babylon Health passed CQC inspection

Another mobile-based digital health service app, Babylon Health, has passed regulatory muster.
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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
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New oversight for remote GP digital services

GP video subscription apps will come under increased regulatory scrutiny next years, as the number of companies offering remote consultation
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Pennine criticised on data quality in damning CQC report

Poor data quality and lack of investment identified at big North Manchester hospital trust.
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