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New science, research and evidence director to help lead NHIR

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has appointed Dr Gail Marzetti to help lead the National Institute for
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National CISO wants to see cyber to be seen as a patient issue

Speaking at Rewired 2022, the national CISO for health and social care has said he wants ‘move cyber from being
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Sajid Javid to unveil his new vision for NHS reform

Sajid Javid is due to announce a new vision for NHS reform, including an increased role for the NHS App
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Sajid Javid wants 90% of NHS trusts to have an EPR by December 2023

The secretary of state for health and social care has said he wants 90% of NHS trusts to have an
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Government launches food scanner app to promote healthier choices

The government has launched a new food scanner app to encourage families to swap some of their food choices for
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Report calls for digital improvements to NHS imaging services

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has written to the government calling for it to prioritise digital reporting capabilities across
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Developer of NHS Covid-19 app awarded £10m contract extension

The newly published procurement contract for the NHS Covid-19 app is valued at £10.26m and covers a period of six
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Matt Hancock to headline Digital Health Rewired 2021

The secretary for state for health and social care, Matt Hancock, has been announced as a keynote speaker for Digital
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Movers and Shakers news roundup

November's movers and shakers features a new CIO at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole and a government commercial director joining the
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£600K Wade-Gery digital review may be delayed

A high-level review of the digital responsibilities of different NHS agencies, led by NHS Digital's new chair, is thought to
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