The healthcare software company, VitalHub has announced its acquisition of the Canadian-based provider of patient flow solutions, Novari Health Inc, with the aim to “enhance value for customers and establish VitalHub as a leader in the referral management market”. The acquisition of Novari plans to “strengthen VitalHub’s leading position in […]
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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 […]
Health and Social Care Guernsey delays EPR programme with “further work needed”
Health and Social Care in Guernsey have issued an update on their electronic patient record (EPR) programme, stating that “further work is needed” in several areas before they can start implementation. According to the States of Guernsey Health and Social Care, the first phase of the programme is already underway […]
Patients Know Best launches population health management engine to support NHS in accelerating clinical trials
Patients Know Best (PKB), the personal health record platform, has announced the launch of its population health management (PHM) engine. Designed to support NHS organisations and clinical research organisations in accelerating clinical trial recruitment, the new capability aims to assist in meeting new government targets set for March 2026. The […]
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 […]
10 Year Health Plan notions new operating model, transparency, innovation and digital ambitions
The UK government has published its Fit for the Future: The 10 Year Health Plan for England, aiming to “build a truly modern NHS”, with focus on moving from hospital to community, analogue to digital and sickness to prevention. The plan notions a new operating model, a new era of […]
Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital introduce streaming and redirection tool into ED
Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital have introduced an NHS Streaming and Redirection (S and R) tool to their emergency departments, with the aim to “improve patient flow and reduce waiting times” through self check-ins. The S and R tool uses an algorithm to help with clinical assessment, asking patients […]
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 […]
