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Dr Simon Eccles appointed new NHS national CCIO

As initially reported by Digital Health News, Dr Simon Eccles has been confirmed as the new NHS national CCIO, replacing
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NHS Digital Academy hailed as ‘important mechanism’ for cyber security

The NHS Digital Academy will be a “really important mechanism” for improving cyber security within the organisation, NHS England’s CIO
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NAO report reveals medical documents backlog has hit 374,000

A backlog of 374,000 medical documents which included more than 1,800 high priority items were not redirected as they should
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NHS delegates in India to promote innovation in healthcare

Sir Malcolm Grant, chairman of NHS England, is leading a delegation of healthcare representatives on a four-day trade mission to
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Boards should appoint lead on data security, NHS England review suggests

Organisations should appoint a board lead on data security and consider suspending IT access for any executive who fails to
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Smart review recommends national chief information and security officer appointment

A chief information and security officer (CISO) and dedicated cyber security lead should be appointed as national figureheads, according to
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Review confirms money was diverted from paperless fund to cybersecurity

A review of the WannaCry cyber-attack by NHS England’s CIO has revealed £21m invested in improved cybersecurity last year was
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Some proposed MH fast followers may not be among those named

Digital Health News understands some trusts initially proposed as mental health fast followers will "definitely" not be among those ultimately
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NHoS project ending after legal challenge

A volunteer-led project to tailor the Linux open source operating system for use within the NHS has been axed after
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GP at Hand expansion reduced after NHS England objections

An increased roll out of Babylon Healthcare’s GP at Hand service was postponed after NHS England lodged a “formal objection”,
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