Patchwork launches new platform to provide trusts with control over workforce data

Patchwork, a solution that transforms temporary staffing by connecting vacant shifts with a growing marketplace of healthcare workers, has launched a new insights platform to give health organisations power over their data.

Patchwork Insights, makes sense of the mass of temporary staffing data most organisations have, and unlocks real-time insights and intuitive reporting to enable more effective, data-driven decision making.

Dr Anas Nader, NHS doctor and CEO of Patchwork “For far too long, healthcare organisations have had no option but to rely on ambiguous, piecemeal information and basic data reporting to devise entire temporary staffing strategies. The ambiguity stops here. With Patchwork Insights, we equip organisations with the right tools and sufficient knowledge so they can plan earlier and more effectively. Ultimately, the platform will help organisations to transform their temporary staffing function and introduce data-led decision making; saving money, freeing up time and improving patient safety.”

 

AXA PPP healthcare and Doctor Care Anywhere announce major enhancements

Doctor@Hand GPs will be able to refer AXA PPP healthcare members for diagnostic investigations where clinically appropriate and within the scope of the client’s Advance corporate healthcare scheme.

Microsoft, an existing user of Doctor@Hand, is an early adopter of the enhanced features. Andrea Winfield, Microsoft UK HR Director, said “Our employees appreciate its speed and convenience. The ability to have a patient-GP dialogue translated quickly into onward diagnostics and treatment is what the modern healthcare experience is all about. It’s a welcome addition to our broader health and wellbeing offering – supporting our employees and their loved ones to stay well.”

AXA PPP healthcare Chief Executive Tracy Garrad said “We’re excited by the opportunity to improve further member experience, care and outcomes with Doctor Care Anywhere. Our members already appreciate our highly successful Doctor@Hand service. Its flexibility is built for modern life, giving fast, convenient access to a fully qualified, experienced GP. A universally customer-focused approach is at the heart of what we’re trying to achieve at AXA PPP healthcare and Doctor@Hand will play a major role in this.”

Dr Bayju Thakar, Founder of Doctor Care Anywhere, said “By enabling our GPs to order diagnostics for patients straight away and have the results reviewed by specialist consultants, patients will benefit from truly integrated care, and simpler, faster and more transparent access to high quality services.”