Scotland gets National Digital Platform to improve data access
People in Scotland will soon have improved access to their data thanks to the launch of a National Digital Platform for the country.
Special Report: Interoperability
The conversation on interoperability has shifted. It is no longer discussed as a technology problem, but rather as a complex change that depends upon relationships and culture. Jennifer Trueland investigates the new willingness to face up to the challenges and barriers that stand in its way.
Population health in action: a Primary Care Network approach to health inequalities
North Lewisham Primary Care Network has developed an innovative programme which uses the power of data to focus resources towards people most at risk of health inequalities. The integrated dataset provided by Oracle Cerner is supporting more proactive health screening, identifying health conditions earlier
South London and Maudsley cuts blood test results wait times
South London and Maudsley mental health trust has partnered with ReStart on a new antipsychotic blood test system to help speed up the wait for results.
The King’s Fund interoperability report highlights relationships and technology
A report by The King’s Fund has highlighted the importance of relationships and technology for interoperability to progress in integrated care systems.
PRSB publishes extension of shared care record standards
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has extended the use of its Core Information Standards to five more health and care settings.