The Tasmanian Government has named Epic Systems as its preferred EPR supplier, in a move said to signal the “next exciting stage” in executing its $476 million digital health transformation strategy (Bluegum Health Transformation). Dependent on contract negotiations, it is hoped that work will begin on the solution in May […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
NHS patient safety review finds “relatively small improvements” despite deployment of “considerable resources” and insufficient use of NHS data
A review commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care into six organisations overseeing the safety of care has been completed, with Dr Penny Dash publishing ten main findings and a total of nine recommendations. Headline findings include that despite a shift toward safety and “considerable resources […]
Feature: From patient engagement to patient empowerment: What’s next for PEPs?
By Jack Tabner, General Manager for Community & Mental Health at Accurx, and Elliott Engers General Manager for Acute Trusts at Accurx Over the last decade, Patient Engagement Portals (PEPs) have laid critical foundations in NHS digital infrastructure – giving patients greater access to their health information and helping Trusts digitise […]
New financial incentives and nationally procured platform for “proactive, planned care” set out future of virtual wards under 10 Year Plan
Under the 10 Year Health Plan, the government will undertake a national procurement for a new platform for “proactive, planned care”, offering expanded opportunities for remote monitoring. This is backed by further commitments to develop new payment models to encourage a shift in urgent and emergency care, offering financial incentives […]
Government outlines role and future functionality of NHS App in 10 Year Health Plan
With the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan, the government has outlined the role of the NHS App in its health system of the future, highlighting AI-enabled features, links with wearable tech, and access to the Single Patient Record. Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive at NHS England, said: “The […]
NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB updates on primary care access and primary-secondary interface
Norfolk and Waveney ICB has shared key updates on primary care access recovery and the primary-secondary care interface from the region, including a 145 percent increase in the use of Pharmacy First since February 2024, and over a million logins for the NHS App in March. The ICB highlights that […]
Innovation, digital skills, and digital infrastructure highlighted in Barts Health Group clinical strategy
Barts Health NHS Trust has set out plans around innovation, digital skills, and digital infrastructure in its Group Clinical Strategy covering 2025 – 2030+, preparing for reforms set out in the 10 Year Plan for preventing ill health, delivering care closer to home, and digital transformation. Across the group, 5-year […]
HTN Now: Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Aire Logic and The Dudley Group on building digital literacy, confidence and skills
For a recent HTN Now webinar on the topic of building digital literacy, confidence, and skills, we were joined by Neill Crump, digital strategy director at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Sue Ottley, digital capability transformation manager at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT); and Tony Green, lead UX […]
HTN primary care region series: East of England
Primary Care Region Series: East of England Welcome to our primary care region series, where we explore the latest on digital and data in primary care from each of the seven NHS regions in turn. In this instalment, we turn our attention to the East of England region, where we […]
Somerset NHS FT launches patient communications for transparency around use of AI and ambient voice tech
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has shared a series of communications to explain to patients how the trust is using technologies such as AI, ambient voice, virtual nursing, and generative AI. Andy Mayne, chief scientist for data, operational research and AI, shared on LinkedIn that the purpose is to educate patients […]
