Interoperability Channel

 On this page we focus on interoperability, where we highlight articles and content that focuses on data sharing, standards and joining-up services across health and care. 

We will also focus on challenges, advice and learnings from experts in the field to help share best practice. 

HTN Now panel discusses interoperability and key steps towards making progress

  • Neill Crump, digital strategy director at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

  • Ananya Datta, associate director of primary care digital delivery at South East London ICS

  • John Kosobucki, CEO of OX.DH

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Latest News

Interview: A look into EPR innovation and achieving interoperable systems with Paul Downie, CCIO at Gloucestershire Hospitals

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University Hospitals of Liverpool Group updates on digital medicines progress

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HTN speak with Harris Health Alliance on how digital can help tackle interoperability

The Christie shares plans for EPR procurement, ambient AI, patient portal, and intelligent hospital

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership sets out five-year plan for digital, future EPR, and ambient AI

Kent and Medway ICB publishes digital and data strategy focusing on personalised services, prevention and interoperable systems

Next steps for neighbourhood health in North West London: Data sharing, accelerating spread, move from reactive to proactive care

HTN Now panel discusses interoperability and key steps towards making progress

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Ireland’s community pharmacy plans focus on interoperability, data sharing and vendor engagement

Modern digital health platform and potential fees for DNAs in Government of Jersey’s 3-year budget

North East and North Cumbria secure data environment programme seeks workflow automation tool

US government commits to “make health tech great again” with focus on interoperability, personalised tools, and private sector buy-in

HSE Ireland launches national policy to standardise patient identity data

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HL7 introduces AI Office for global standards around the safe use of AI technology in healthcare

Data Use and Access Bill focuses on health information, interoperability, data sharing

Health and Social Care Guernsey delays EPR programme with “further work needed”

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Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital introduce streaming and redirection tool into ED

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB updates on primary care access and primary-secondary interface

National engagement on public trust in data use for single patient record and GP health record published

Barts Health data platform introduces data anonymisation tool

Newcastle Hospitals enters into data partnerships

£76 million opportunity for a converged digital imaging platform opens in West Midlands

Interview: David Newey, digital health expert on the future of EPRs

Interview: Michael Wornow, computer science PhD candidate at Stanford University, California

NHS England rare disease action plan highlights unified genomic record, test order management, central messaging infrastructure and standardised dataset

Data across Wales

Review of cancer services in Wales highlights risks from fragmented digital systems and the need for more consistent national data standards

Interview: "We're rearchitecting Australia's entire digital health ecosystem" - Peter O'Halloran, chief digital officer at the Australian Digital Health Agency

Interview: “We’re rearchitecting Australia’s entire digital health ecosystem” – Peter O’Halloran, chief digital officer at the Australian Digital Health Agency

Feature: Enovacom on interoperability and data sharing in digital mental health

HL7 shares guidance on standards-based AI and ML data lifecycle

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Ireland HSE’s Digital Health Roadmap in focus, with aim for digital budget between 4% – 6% of overall healthcare expenditure

HTN Now panel discussion: how can health and care tackle interoperability?

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Health Information Bill 2024 “lays foundations” for establishment of Digital Health Record across Ireland

NHS Humber Health Partnership launches Flow project designed to evaluate and streamline patient journey

Digital Health and Care Wales’ organisational strategy 2024-2030: in focus

HL7 International and openEHR International consider aligning standards and specifications

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB publishes tender for population health management digital solution