Money is tight – the next government will need to be creative
With a general election looming, Vijay Luthra considers how digital in healthcare has fared under the Conservatives, and asks whether things really are about to get better.
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Joe McDonald: The moment I realised, I’m history
A stellar career in digital wasn’t enough to land Joe McDonald an interview for the National CCIO job. So why was he passed over? He has his suspicions.
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Oy Apotti Ab partners with uPerform to enhance EHR education and support
Apotti pioneers Finnish collaboration with uPerform to scale its EHR education programme and optimise support
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What makes an effective digital NMAHP team?
In the first of a four-part series, Simon Noel reveals why digital teams should be clinically “agnostic” and explains the benefits of collaboration.
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This is a great time for virtual wards to be bolder
New guidance from NHS England, and the positive findings of a large-scale evaluation in the South East, have delivered a “hugely encouraging” boost to virtual wards, writes Tara Donnelly
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Industry Spotlight: Alan Payne, group product and engineering director, the Access Group
Alan Payne, group product and engineering director with the Access Group, tells Jennifer Trueland that unleashing the potential of community and third sector services is key to reducing friction in the system and improving outcomes for patients
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Could digital therapeutics be the next frontier in mental health?
With the ever-increasing prominence of digital technologies in healthcare, digital therapeutics (DTx) present a novel treatment avenue across disease areas, which could support and improve existing care strategies. In this article, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe Limited examines the mental health care space where DTx are already having an impact.
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The vital role of NHS 111 and emergency department planning in healthcare: Beyond EDDI decommissioning
In healthcare, efficient and accessible services are indispensable pillars in ensuring the wellbeing of a nation’s population. Among these, the NHS 111 helpline is a crucial resource for individuals seeking medical advice and assistance.
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How to ensure data from monitoring devices is ‘meaningful’
Too often, data collected from wearables and monitoring devices adds to the burden on healthcare professionals. Help in the form of a new information standard is on the way, writes Charlie McCay
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