Tuesday 21 June 2016

The NHS needs a strong dose of tech investment

The NHS needs a strong dose of tech investment The health service could do with an IT injection to help it bring its 1950s-style processes into the 21st century

The announcement of £4.2bn in funding to move the NHS towards a digital, “paper-free” future raises challenges and rekindles memories of past attempts.

In fairness, the NHS gets less credit than it should for its progress with technology. GP surgeries are computerised, the health service has excellent technology for transferring data around the country, digital imaging and online referrals, and the largest secure email service in the world.

Digital services can ensure the NHS continues providing world-leading universal care Continue reading... The Guardian

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