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Report challenges hospital mobile ban

A new report on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) in healthcare facilities challenges the wisdom of blanket prohibitions
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New national audit rolls out for head and neck cancers

A new audit system for head and neck cancers started its roll-out this week in Greater Manchester, Humberside, Lancashire, Merseyside
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Poaching of staff from NHS is a reality

With the NHS in the midst of the largest ever IT investment programme, staff with the right skills and experience
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Lothian upgrades Wise radiology solution

Lothian University Hospitals Trust is to upgrade its Radwise radiology information system (RIS) to a new web-based system with greatly
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Health Language to help NPfIT avoid ‘Tower of Babel’

The National Programme for IT (NPfIT) has signed a deal with Health Language Inc., to provide its Language Engine (LE)
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Opinion: Time for SMEs in health IT to raise profile

Mark Simon, chairman of the new UK e-Health Association small and medium sized enterprise special interest group and chief executive
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US health IT leaders to rule on key standards

Health IT thought leaders in the US have taken a significant step toward advancing electronic connectivity and are on the
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Microsoft and iSOFT announce global strategic alliance

Microsoft has signed a global strategic agreement with iSOFT, which will see the two firms work jointly to enhance iSOFT’s
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Budget or business class? Health IT choices examined

Budget or business class? That’s the kind of question governments face as they decide what kind of investment to make
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CHI delivers “must do better” verdict on information use

Acute trusts need to improve the collection and use of good quality information, according to the Commission for Health Improvement
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