NHS Wales implemented TrakCare Lab to transform clinical information sharing, leading to better decision making and higher quality of care. Before the implementation of the system, laboratory clinicians in Wales had to navigate 13 separate pathology systems. Results were collected across many systems and not easily shared between locations. Since […]
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Feature: Driving health IT ROI with an electronic performance support system
Evidence is mounting that the training staff receive on major healthcare IT systems impacts on their deployment and adoption. Yet traditional classroom and e-learning won’t always provide what is needed. NHS organisations can improve the operational efficiency of their training efforts and increase end-user proficiency by adopting an electronic performance […]
Opinion: How the home tech revolution can ease Britain’s social care crisis
By Bryn Sage, Chief Executive of Inhealthcare for HTN Digital Week. Whichever way you look at it, the UK’s social care system is under huge pressure. At current spending levels, a funding gap of £18bn will open up during the next decade, according to the Health Foundation. In stark terms, this […]
Case Study: Oxford Health NHS FT in first step towards regional-wide interoperability
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, a forward-thinking Global Digital Exemplar, has embarked on a high-impact interoperability roadmap with international integration provider Enovacom, subsidiary of Orange Business Services, that empowers NHS staff to create in-house interfaces with potential to deliver significant benefits across the health service. Download the case study PDF […]
Case Study: How Nova are successfully facilitating Digital Health Innovation through a ‘cofoundery’ process
The team at Nova have first-hand experience of what characteristics digital health startups, and their founders, require to succeed – as well insight as to the reasons that cause over 90% of them to fail. Nova’s motivation to reduce the unsustainably high failure rate for startups, spurred them to create […]
New support for HSLI funding announced by health integration experts
New support by health and social IT integration experts ReStart Consulting, has been announced to support Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs) shape their pressing detailed plans for Health System Led Investment (HSLI) funding. Applications for a share of the £412.5m funding pot fall under extremely tight timescales, with STPs required […]
Brighton & Hove CCG reduce the strain on A&E
Brighton & Hove CCG reduce the strain on A&E by promoting realtime, localised information about alternatives to A&E for non-urgent conditions The “Great Choices Make Heroes” campaign was designed to encourage public understanding and awareness of urgent care alternatives to A&E for non-emergency conditions. Working in partnership with a specialist […]
Case Study: Derby Teaching Hospitals safeguards its EPR
Derby Teaching Hospital was keen to find a solution to ensure system-based patient admissions, transfers and discharges could continue to be managed in the event of planned or unplanned downtime. Restart’s PAS Mirror provided this Business Continuity assurance. The main EPR system in use at the Trust is Lorenzo Care […]
5 healthcare technology predictions for 2017 from Connexica
We spoke with Connexica, who gave us 5 healthcare technology predictions for 2017: 1 – Rise in virtual GPs The Office of National Statistics have recently reported an increase in the use of the internet to research health related information, with 68% of 25-34 year olds now turning to the […]
How can digital technology support a future NHS? by Tobias Alpsten, CEO, iPLATO
How can digital technology support a future NHS? by Tobias Alpsten, CEO of Health Tech specialist iPLATO (www.iPlato.net) NHS Chief Executive Simon Stevens this year unveiled new plans to provide millions of patients with quicker access to health apps. Stevens believes smartphones to be one of the ‘most powerful diagnostic […]
