In our latest feature we highlight two case studies that have improved patient safety. The first from Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the second from Hill-Rom. 42% reduction in sepsis mortality through the use of digital technology and integrated decision support at CUH Patients at risk of the […]
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North Middlesex to invest £12m in clinical system revamp
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust is investing £12 million over the next three years to revolutionise its clinical systems. The Trust will be working on the project with System C Healthcare and JAC Computer Services. £7 million of the investment will come from the Trust with £5 million awarded […]
Industry View: GP IT Contract and Internet First
At the recent King’s Fund Conference, Matt Hancock announced a new update to the GP IT contract and a move from private networks to an internet first approach. We asked the industry for their views on these announcements and what it would mean to them. Contributors include: X-on, Sectra, Siilo, […]
HTN Channels Launched
HTN is delighted to launch a series of new channels to provide the HTN audience with a richer health tech resource. From Interoperability and Paperless to Innovation and Analytics discover the latest news, interviews, analysis and opinions on every aspect of health tech. The channels aim to make it easier to […]
Interview Series: Dr Ahmed, Founder and CEO, alldayDr
In our latest interview we speak with Dr Suhel I Ahmed, the Founder and CEO of AlldayDr. Dr Ahmed is a UK qualified doctor, having qualified in 2002 from the University of Liverpool. In 2015 Suhel founded AppLocum, a medical recruitment agency. Then with his reach to a large, pre-engaged clinical […]
Servelec to enter primary care market
Servelec has announced its intention to enter the primary care space for the first time and will be adding some of its solutions to the recently announced GP IT Futures framework. The company provides electronic patient record, social care case management system and patient flow and bed management solutions. Neil Laycock, Managing Director at […]
Opinion: Dr Vijay Magon, Managing Director, CCube Solutions
Dr. Vijay Magon, Managing Director, CCube Solutions, explains how NHS Trusts, working closely with suppliers, can meet the technical objectives announced in the NHS Long Term plans and realise tangible benefits by careful use of existing technologies to successfully deliver the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Most NHS sites hold patient […]
HTN Survey: What should the priorities for NHSX be?
As part of our Health Tech Trends Series sponsored by InterSystems, we want to understand from your organisation or personal perspective what you think the priorities for NHSX should be. Please complete the form here: [CognitoForms id=”21″]
Opinion: How investment in connected technology can play a vital role in reducing preventable deaths
In July 2018, Secretary for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock emphasised the importance of investing in connected solutions for achieving NHS goals “The patient safety agenda is important to me and I strongly believe properly integrated technology has the power further enhance safety and improve outcomes for patients.” Upfront […]
Salford launches new Transfers of Care Around Medicines project
Patients leaving hospital in Salford are now being offered extra support taking their prescribed medicines as part of a new digital health project designed to keep them safe from harm after a hospital stay. The new Transfers of Care Around Medicines (TCAM) system provides information about a patient’s stay at hospital, […]
