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2020 vision

The latest “framework” for NHS IT has received a cautious welcome. Now analysts, trusts and suppliers want more detail; and
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Surgery outcomes data published on MyNHS

NHS England has published the latest surgery outcomes data for ten specialties and will release information on three more soon
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Joe’s view: of records standards

On a visit to Rome, Joe McDonald realises that god-like authority can command compliance with standards. Unfortunately, the Professional Records
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Publish data or else – Keogh warns docs

Hospital consultants who refuse to publish patient death rates could face new penalties, the medical director of NHS England has
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Caldicott becomes data guardian

Dame Fiona Caldicott has been appointed national data guardian for health and care; a new role announced in the National
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IT one of four pillars of NHS – Hunt

The National Information Board’s new IT strategy shows that technology must act as a “pillar” to support the future of
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NIB aligns NHS IT with NHS policy

The National Information Board has issued its much delayed IT strategy - ‘Personalised Health and Care 2020’ – which ties
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New push on standards in NIB framework

The National Information Board’s IT strategy includes a strong drive on standards, as it attempts to chart a course between
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Kelsey: 2020 is a ‘hard stop’

The deadline in the National Information Board’s new IT strategy for all patient and care records to be digital by
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Framework for debate

Speakers at EHI Live 2014 were promising big things from the National Information Board’s IT strategy, due out this week.
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