A new digital platform has been launched, allowing patients to book free online Pharmacy First consultations with community pharmacists.My Local Surgery enables registered pharmacists to allocate available time to appointment slots and matches them…
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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) has achieved stage 6 validation from HIMSS for its use of data and approach to data science.The validation for HIMSS’ Adoption Model for Analytics Maturity (AMAM), which…
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There are numerous challenges that insurers face when it comes to deploying artificial intelligence. However, according to one payer exec, insurers need to face these challenges head-on.
“The worst thing we could do is just…
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Ascension provides updates about its May 8 ransomware attack:
The cyberattack was launched by an malicious email that was opened by an unsuspecting employee.
The attackers took information from file services that employees use for…
Access to healthcare services is critical to good health, yet rural residents often encounter barriers to healthcare that limit their ability to obtain the care they need.Similarly, providers serving in rural areas also face…
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GeneDx, a genetic testing and analytics developer, announced this week that it is collaborating with Epic to expand access to its rapid whole genome sequencing services.WHY IT MATTERSThe focus is specifically on neonatal intensive…
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As Ascension continues to work toward network-wide restoration of its electronic health record, the 19-state health system this week confirmed that the May 8 ransomware attack that debilitated its IT systems also may have…
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Demonstrators disrupted sessions and gathered outside the NHS Confed Expo to protest against its sponsorship by US data analytics giant Palantir.The US firm provoked widespread controversy when it was awarded a £330 million contract…
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NHS England chief executive, Amanda Pritchard said the NHS is at “a tipping point” when it comes to the use of technology.Speaking at the NHS Confed Expo in Manchester on 12 June 2024, Pritchard…
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PocDoc’s home testing kit for cardiovascular disease (CVD) is to be integrated with the NHS App, allowing patients to see test results on their NHS patient record.Work is underway to complete the integration of…
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