Change to NHS Payment Mechanisms: Accurately Coded Data will be Needed to Deliver Them
Lord Darzi’s report on the state of the NHS was concerned about productivity and suggested the re-introduction of payment for activity could improve it. While…
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Why End-to-end Data Management is Key to Government’s Ambitious Plans for the NHS
In recent weeks, there have been four significant milestones in health/health tech. Lord Darzi published his NHS review, and in it, called for a ‘tilt…
The NHS Transformation Opportunity for the New Government
Our new Government’s manifesto spoke of the opportunity for NHS transformation, but it lacked the specifics on how this transformation will happen. Labour have committed…
The NHS doesn’t just need New Funds, it needs New Delivery Models
In the election campaign earlier this summer, all parties promised to reform the NHS. In its manifesto, the new Labour government has pledged to get…
Clinicians are Drowning in Admin – Digital Tech Can Be Their Lifeline
A few years ago, I broke my arm playing football. During my visit to A&E I was given an appointment at the fracture clinic. I…
North Cumbria Integrated Care Chooses Alcidion as Preferred EPR Supplier
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) has selected Alcidion as the preferred supplier for its new electronic patient record system. The trust, which…
Royal Bolton Hospital Delivers Patient Flow Tech Upgrade with Alcidion
A new patient flow system has been deployed at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust to help healthcare professionals enhance patient safety and make the most of…
Why Managing NHS Waiting Lists is About Safety, Not Just Numbers
Safely managing waiting lists has become an intricate balance for healthcare professionals as they strive to meet targets, and to also identify and act for…
Why is the NHS Spending £100m Each Year on Post?
It’s accurate to say that the NHS has been experiencing a high and ongoing level of pressure from different angles. With frequent strike actions causing…
Technology holds the Potential to Improve the Effectiveness of the NHS
Ahead of the Digital Health Rewired conference in March 2024, Matthew Taylor explains why innovation and greater use of technology hold significant potential to improve…