In our latest interview series we focus on electronic document record management and ask Vijay Magon, CEO, CCube Solutions some questions and his advice for organisations looking to benefit from EDRM. What is the biggest achievement of your organisation? We have been working closely with a number of NHS Trusts […]
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HTN 100 Featuring: DrDoctor, Patients Know Best and Alzheimer’s Research UK
HTN 100 is sponsored by CCube Solutions. To participate and be included in our HTN 100 news in brief every Friday email news@thehtn.co.uk. DrDoctor awarded an extension on the NHS England ITP programme DrDoctor, a digital tool to help patients view, change and schedule appointments, has been awarded an extension […]
Interview Series: Michael Latimer, CEO, Isosec
In our latest interview series we speak with Michael Latimer, CEO of Isosec, an authentication and identity management software provider working with over 80 NHS Trusts. We asked Michael a few questions. Could you tell me a bit about yourself and your organisation? Isosec are a software company based in Media […]
Chase Farm Hospitals hits HIMSS stage 6
Chase Farm Hospital, which was opened last month costing £200 million has achieved a stage 6 rating by HIMSS Analytics®. CFH has achieved the HIMSS Analytics Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) Stage 6, an international benchmark for the use of advanced IT to improve patient care. Only two other NHS […]
GPs alerted 5 million times to recommend self-care
A national analysis of how practices in two thirds of CCGs using the OptimiseRx prescribing decision support tool has found GPs and other prescribers have been prompted 5 million times in the last year to promote self-care. Thousands of professionals have been acting on the alerts, helping prescribers to comply with […]
Industry View: Fit for the Future, A vision for general practice
The Royal College of General Practitioners recently published the Fit for the Future Report, a vision for general practice. It highlighted an end to the standard 10-minute GP consultation and to allow family doctors to spend more time with patients with complex needs.. It states that by 2030 face-to-face GP […]
Dr Hussain Gandhi: My top 5 UK primary care clinical apps and websites
In UK primary care we are seeing an increase in both the availability and use of digital resources to help clinicians. Artificial intelligence and machine learning can do amazing things but may be overshadowed by security and moral concerns. So which resources can be used effectively in primary care? In […]
Feature: Patient Safety
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 […]
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, […]
