The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned that allowing patients to book online GP appointments throughout the day could cause a spike in doctors’ workloads and create waiting lists.
Under changes to the GP contract…
Online and video GP consultations reached a peak in August 2024 with 5% of patients seen virtually, according to NHS England data.
An analysis by the PA news agency found that the proportion of GP…
Global healthcare AI firm Huma has announced its acquisition of GP online consultation and digital triage startup eConsult for an undisclosed amount.
The announcement follows a $80 million (£60m) Series D funding round in July…
New patient safety guidance from NHS England says that primary care’s IT systems should include clinical decision making support and automatically flag patient safety issues.
The ‘Primary care patient safety strategy’, published by NHSE on…
Patient safety incidents relating to the use of online consultation tools by GPs have been underreported, according to an investigation from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).
HSSIB launched an investigation in June 2023,…
NHS England and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have invited comments on proposals for MedTech developers to fast-track products for use by the healthcare system.The plans outlined in the consultation…
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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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NHS England and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have proposed a new route for medical technology developers to access NHS funding to fast-track innovative products for use by the healthcare…
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NeuroX, a neurology-focused online consultation service, and its physician network ATP Partners announced it will participate in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) GUIDE Program to enhance care for dementia patients. NeuroX, American…
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Results from a new report from the Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London and NHS England (London) Digital First team indicate that up to three quarters of Londoners have used online consultation forms, the…
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