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Opposition calls for rethink on data storage

The debate over healthcare data security took a political turn as the opposition called on the government to change its
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EU tables proposals for health single market

The European Commission says EU citizens will be allowed to opt to receive healthcare in any member state, under new
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German industry group publishes telemedicine standards

Leading German electronic association the VDE has published a new set of standards for telemedicine to spur the development of
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Ex-CfH CTO’s firm earns £46.3m from NPfIT

An IT consultant who worked as Chief Technology Officer of NHS Connecting for Health for three years is also the
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Helios Hospitals to connect doctors via EPR

Helios hospital group is launching a Germany-wide electronic patient record project to allow electronic communication with referring doctors in private practices.
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EHI’s industry news roundup 07.12.07

E-Health Insider’s industry news round up for the week ending 7 December, featuring supplier news, appointments, and product launches. Supplier
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New CEO of SNOMED CT appointed

The International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO), owners of the SNOMED CT terminology, has announced that Jennifer Zelmer will
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Single info governance board plans unveiled

Full details of the cost and role of the new National Information Governance Board for Health and Social Care were
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Industry agrees standardised interface for EPRs

After one year of negotiations – faster than expected – more than 30 health IT companies have agreed on a
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DH maintains commitment to choice

Health secretary Alan Johnson has pledged a commitment to choice, despite pulling the plug on a series of independent sector
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