Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH) has published a green plan with ambitions including an audit of their digital infrastructure and the development of a new digital strategy which will place focus on whole-system intelligence and health and social care integration. The green plan shares that the […]
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UCLH pilot study highlights Archer system supports “quick and accurate” transfer of data from EHR to research software
A pilot study from University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust has found that transfer of data from electronic health records to research-specific software was completed “more quickly and accurately” when using IgniteData’s Archer system, as compared to the manual process of transferring information. Utilising Archer’s EHR-to-EDC technology (electronic […]
Australian government publishes National Healthcare Interoperability Plan 2023-2028
The Australian Government has published their national interoperability plan for 2023 – 2028, highlighting five priority areas with actions including researching UK practice around national minimum standards for health technologies, and developing a national digital health standards catalogue. The plan begins by noting the “fundamental building blocks” required to establish […]
“Major issues” with frontline digitisation programme and GP IT Futures programme government projects report
The latest annual report on the Government Major Projects Portfolio from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority has been published, with insights including an update that the previously established deadline of March 2025 for every NHS trust to reach a core level digitisation and capability “appears to be unachievable”. Of the eight […]
University Hospitals Sussex opens EPR early market engagement
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has started an early market engagement phase as part of its electronic patient records solution procurement. The trust plans to procure a modular EPR to meet the minimum digital foundation requirements as part of the national frontline digitisation programme and to support its own strategic […]
News in brief: Princess Alexandra launches EHR, Barts Health opens tender for secure data environment, researchers use AI to predict Parkinson’s development, and more
Let’s take a brief look at some of the stories that have caught our eye from the health tech industry over the last few days, from news from NHS trusts to recent health tech research from universities. Princess Alexandra Hospital launches new electronic health record The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS […]
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust goes live with shared care record
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (MYTT) has gone live with the provision of data to the Yorkshire and Humber Care Record, assisting in the delivery of joined-up patient information to “support the provision of excellent clinical and social care and close data gaps across West Yorkshire”. The trust is sharing […]
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust shares EPR plans
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland has shared plans to go live with their electronic patient record programme, encompass, in November this year. The trust has been sharing information and building momentum with regards to the the EPR launch via their Twitter account. In one such […]
£150 million contract for national framework agreement around legacy information and management solutions
A £150 million contract has been awarded to six suppliers following Commercial Procurement Service’s launch of a new framework agreement, designed to allow NHS trusts to procure legacy information and management solutions. Answer Digital, BridgeHead Software Limited, E.Novation UK Ltd, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, Nautilus Consulting Limited and SynApps Solutions […]
Liverpool Women’s electronic patient record goes live
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust has gone live with a new electronic patient record system over the weekend. The trust has moved to the MEDITECH Expanse EPR, 27 years on since they first went live with MEDITECH Magic. Matt Connor, chief information officer at Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, shared […]
