A Single Patient Record: The Unsolved Challenge, or is it?
The government has committed to introducing a Single Patient Record (SPR) for England. It is one of the clear ambitions set out in the 10…
Healthcare Data
Knowledge is the First Step to Action: The Importance of Knowing your Legacy Systems
The level of legacy debt varies widely across the NHS. A recent report from the Department of Science Technology and Innovation (DSIT) has revealed that…
Health Registries are not just Databases, they are Key Players in Patient Safety
Richard Armstrong, Director, Registries and Real World Evidence at NEC Software Solutions explains why sharing health registry data with the medical technology (MedTech) industry can…
NHS 10-Year Plan: A Digital Leap—But Who’s Protecting the Data?
A New Era of Digital Ambition A couple of months ago the British Government announced the unveiling of its NHS 10-Year Plan, chock-full of bold plans to…
Bluetooth Cybersecurity Risks for Health Care Technology
Many hospitals have adopted Bluetooth devices because they facilitate wireless communication seamlessly within a limited distance. However, malicious parties have found ways to exploit the…
The Hidden Pillar of Healthcare Finance: Why Charge Reconciliation Matters More Than You Think
Behind every successful healthcare organisation is a well-oiled financial machine that ensures the services provided are accurately documented, billed, and reimbursed. One critical process that…
Healthcare must be Recognised as Critical National Infrastructure
As the world’s geopolitical landscape grows increasingly unstable, the definition of critical national infrastructure (CNI) is evolving. Once reserved for sectors like energy, water, space…
Why Healthcare Remains a Prime Target for Cybercrime and what IT Leaders can do about it
Cyberattacks have been on a steady increase over the past few years, with the healthcare sector emerging as a particularly lucrative target for bad actors….
Building a Global Data Foundation for Scaling AI
How leading biopharm companies like Bayer are standardizing and integrating data for scaling impactful AI. AI use cases are rippling across commercial biopharma, helping companies…
Best Practices for Data Destruction for Hospitals
IT experts in health care environments are essential operational pillars. They keep patients safe as the world continues to digitize. They also make sure their…