HCN Wins Extension on Australian Contract

Health Communication Network  (HCN), an Australian medical IT and health software provider, has announced the renewal of an $8 million
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European Doctors Taking Lead on Use of IT

General Practitioners in Scandinavia, Netherlands and UK are leading Europe in the use of IT at work, and in key
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SW London Tackles Staff Recruitment Via the Internet

A new Internet-based workforce management system has been developed by the South West London Workforce Development Confederation (WDC) to promote
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Hospital Appointment Alerts Software Under Development

Cd U cm 2 St Swithins nxt wk? A future in which patients could be alerted to changes in hospital
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IT Use Varies Widely in Radiology, says Audit Commission

The use of information and digital technology varies widely in acute hospital radiology departments, according to a survey published this
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CHI’s Reminders on Caldicott and Confidentiality

A browse through recent clinical governance reviews from the Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) reveals that many trusts are being
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Suppliers Told Details of IT Strategy Imminent

A unique meeting held in London last week saw over 200 leading NHS IT suppliers, and would be suppliers, gather
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Mobile e-Procurement Shows the Way on NHS IT

Staff at Bradford Hospitals NHS Trust now send for supplies from handheld computers which also enable them to keep track
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Tight Timetable Set For NHS Technology Procurement

A newly published summary of the planned procurement strategy for delivering the national NHS IT programme ‘Delivering 21st Century IT
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Official Launch for NHS Broadband in Wales

The NHS took a step towards greater broadband access last week when Wales health minister, Jane Hutt, officially launched the
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