Technology and innovation – Page 36
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News‘Important’ patient data sharing deadline delayed due to covid-19
NHS organisations have been given an extra six months to comply with a national data sharing scheme after health chiefs extended the deadline due to covid-19.
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NewsRapid IT procurement for GPs unable to do online consultations
Digital tools procurement will be fast-tracked for GPs who do not have the resources to provide online consultations, as the NHS ramps up its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsCovid-19 response forces halt to NHS cyber security checks
Security checks to keep the NHS safe from hackers have been delayed to help managers deal with covid-19.
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CommentNHS digital plans reflect a 19th century approach to healthcare
We desperately need a digital patient strategy that treats health as an active task, argues Laura Fulcher
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HSJ PartnersThe guide to getting a virtual clinic, quickly
Tina Marshall emphasises the need for virtual consultations in the times of coronavirus
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NewsFirst ‘digital aspirant’ trusts revealed by NHSX
Twenty-three trusts will share a £28m pot of technology funding as part of the first wave of “digital aspirant” providers, NHSX has announced.
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HSJ LocalFirst region targets 2030 for net zero carbon
A sustainability and transformation partnership has agreed an “incredibly challenging” ambition to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 ahead of declaring a “climate emergency”.
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Expert BriefingSleepless nights
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. Contact Nicholas Carding in confidence here.
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NewsCoronavirus could ‘force the pace’ on transforming services
The spread of coronavirus could accelerate the NHS’ adoption of virtual appointments, according to an NHSX director.
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NewsCQC agrees extra payouts to resolve broadband dispute
The Care Quality Commission has agreed to spend an estimated additional £240,000 on “goodwill” payments to its homeworkers after reaching agreement with unions on plans to cut their broadband provision.
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NewsExclusive: NHSX appoints new chief information officer
NHSX has appointed a new chief information officer, HSJ has learned.
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NewsNHSX targets ‘hopelessly old laptops’ and tightens grip on tech spending
NHSX has proposed a new set of priorities for improving technology, to do something about “hopelessly old laptops and clunky hardware”, and to enforce standards via tighter spending controls.
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NewsSelect group of trusts to pilot Hancock’s new tech scheme
A small number of trusts will pilot Matt Hancock’s new plan for improving technology in the NHS, HSJ has learned.
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NewsNHSX will try to develop digital test result alerts
National officials are working with radiologists on systems to digitally warn patients of diagnostic test results, after the NHS failed to inform a woman of signs of her lung cancer.
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NewsNHSX appoints first chief nursing information officer
NHSX has appointed its first chief nursing information officer
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HSJ InteractiveDouble or nothing? Meeting the digital transformation challenge
Digital maturity is a 10-year journey with huge upside potential and, while we all need to play a role in making it happen, persistence and patience will be key, says Dr Jonathan Bloor
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NewsNew patient safety database planned for NHS and private sector
Plans have been unveiled for a single database for patient safety data across the NHS and private sector.
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NewsExclusive: NHS at risk of sharing patient data unlawfully
Patient data could be shared unlawfully from April as the NHS is likely to miss a key privacy target, HSJ has learned.
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NewsNHS England targets digitisation of millions of GP records
NHS England is hoping to create a nationalised approach to the digitisation of “vital” decades-old medical records, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsSecond Home Office director joins NHS Digital’s leadership team
A former member of the Royal Air Force has been appointed deputy chief executive at NHS Digital.