MICHAEL CROSS
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cuckoo clocked
As director general of NHS IT, Richard Granger has his work cut out. Michael Cross examines the role of his national IT programme as it continues the NHS
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Third byte of the cherry
Third time lucky? The latest NHS IT strategy will be enforced by 'some very tough cookies'.So might this one actually work? Michael Cross reports
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As not seen on TV
Downing Street is keen, trials have suggested it's popular with the public and it could be the future of consultations. So why is telemedicine such an under-achiever, asks Michael Cross
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'Tis the season to be jolly.com
Calculate your life expectancy, watch a facelift - live -and learn about the after-life. And all for virtually nothing. Michael Cross suggests some seasonal diversions
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Slow, slow, quick quick slow
Plans to speed up IT procurement may be hampered by the diversity of trusts that are expected to work together, writes Michael Cross
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A bug's life
Forget year 2000 compliance. What you should be worrying about is year 2000 computer viruses - both real and hoax. Michael Cross reports
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Langlands blames Nichol for Read codes fiasco
Appointing James Read head of an NHS computer centre while his company had monopoly rights to distribute the centre's products was 'a mistake', NHS chief executive Alan Langlands said this week.