Royal Free London clinical strategy highlights plans around population health data, AI in imaging and diagnostics, and more – htn

  • June 25, 2024
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Royal Free London (RFL) NHS Foundation Trust has launched its new clinical strategy, highlighting the role of new technologies, EPR and improved data and digital services in helping to create a “blueprint to deliver world-leading healthcare”. The strategy is centred around three group clinical priorities: cancer, cardiovascular, and organ failure and transplantation, with RFL recognising […]

HIMSS makes recommendations on engagement of diverse communities for system design – htn

  • June 25, 2024
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Healthcare Information and Management Systems (HIMSS) has delivered a series of recommendations on how to engage “diverse and underserved communities” in the design, development and validation of health IT tools and systems, including prioritising design thinking and scalable frameworks. The recommendations follow the Office of the National Coordinator’s (ONC) concept paper on health equity by […]

Jas Purewal, cyber consultant at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital: “getting board and senior management buy-in has been key” – htn

  • June 25, 2024
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Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS partnered with cyber security specialist Cynerio to introduce its healthcare cyber security platform, to provide visibility, meet Data Security and Protection Toolkit targets and other requirements, and support network segmentation. HTN spoke with Jas Purewal, cyber consultant at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital, to learn more. Jas shared that […]

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Transforming healthcare: The role of EPRs in integrated care – Digital Health Technology News

  • June 25, 2024
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Electronic Patient Records (EPRs) are revolutionising the integration and efficiency of healthcare services. Within Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), EPRs are critical for creating a connected, efficient and patient-centred healthcare future. By centralising patient data across various healthcare settings, EPRs eliminate silos and promote interoperability, enhancing service delivery and aligning with […]

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Desktop system for calculating UV eye damage goes mobile

  • June 25, 2024
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Australia has one of the world’s highest levels of ultraviolet radiation, a proven carcinogen that causes skin cancer and eye diseases. UV damage is said to accumulate from childhood, and the risk of developing UV-associated diseases increases with age. Reportedly, one Australian is diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes, while 50 people are diagnosed with UV-related […]