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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
London Trusts and CCGs launch £3bn framework
A new NHS LPP Information Management and Technology (including IT Manged Service) Framework has been published with a value of £3 billion. 46 organisations as part of the London Procurement Partnership (LPP) are seeking bids for nine lots ranging from software, hardware, services, hosting to consultancy. Guy’s and St Thomas’ […]
Darren Atkins, CTO: How Intelligent Automation can deliver a brighter future for the NHS
For HTN by Darren Atkins, Chief Technology Officer (Artificial Intelligence and Automation), East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) As the NHS continues to struggle under the weight of increasing demand, reduced budgets and crippling skills shortages, senior stakeholders continue to search for innovative ways to create efficiencies […]
Interview Series: Tom Whicher, Co-Founder, DrDoctor
In our latest interview we caught up with Tom Whicher the co-founder of DrDoctor and asked Tom a few questions. Could you tell me a bit about yourself and your organisation? I’m one of the three founders of DrDoctor, a digital healthcare company based in Waterloo. Our company exists because […]
