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Roundtable: The public fear of shared data – and how to tackle it

2017-09-20T05:00:00Z

Part of the problem with improving interoperability and data sharing is winning public support for it amid a climate of suspicion surrounding the subject. Our expert panel discussed the issue, watched by Alison Moore
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NHS England will invest in artificial intelligence, says Stevens

2017-09-12T12:55:00Z

NHS England is to invest more in artificial intelligence over the next 12 months and will roll out new regional patient data schemes, chief executive Simon Stevens has said.
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GPs ordered to give appointment data to national bodies as winter looms

2017-09-07T09:45:00Z

NHS England has ordered the national collection of future GP appointment data for the first time, as part of its preparations for looming winter pressures.
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A clear timetable is needed for NHS tech funding

2017-08-16T12:54:00Z

Nicola Blackwood and Nicola Perrin on how a digital transformation with respect to data in the NHS must be all inclusive
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Quarter of NHS accounts vulnerable from 'very weak' passwords

2017-08-16T06:00:00Z

NHS Digital has uncovered a widespread “false sense of security” over cyber threats among NHS organisations, with many having weak passwords and poorly policed access to sensitive patient data.
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NHS England relaxes position on clinicians' use of WhatsApp

2017-08-14T06:00:00Z

NHS England has shifted its position on the use of WhatsApp by staff in the NHS.
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Primary care underspend helps counter trust deficits

2017-08-11T06:00:00Z

NHS England and local commissioners underspent on their primary care budgets by almost £200m in 2016-17, which helped offset the £791m deficit in the provider sector, new figures reveal.
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Trusts could be fined millions for poor cybersecurity

2017-08-10T09:00:00Z

The Department of Health could fine trusts up to £17m for failing to keep services running after a cyberattack or hardware failure, under new government proposals.
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NHS England plans national 'core software' deal to patch cyber holes

2017-08-02T06:00:00Z

NHS England will seek substantial new capital funding for cybersecurity in the wake on the WannaCry ransonware attack, Matthew Swindells has revealed.
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NHS to build new cybersecurity centre

2017-07-27T06:00:00Z

The agency charged with protecting the NHS from cyberattacks is planning to build a new ‘security operations centre’.
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NHS quango faces shake up after critical review

2017-07-18T14:01:00Z

NHS Digital has been criticised for relying on “out of date technology” and a culture that does not foster digital innovation, an internal review has found.
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Turbo charging AHSNs to spread health innovations

2017-07-18T12:00:00Z

Liz Mear on how AHSNs will leverage new funding to locally assess the benefits of new technologies and support NHS uptake of those that deliver real benefits to patients
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Exclusive: One in five trusts did not make critical security updates before cyberattack

2017-07-18T06:00:00Z

More than one in five trusts failed to properly apply security updates that would have protected them against the worst cyberattack in NHS history.
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Five lessons in communications from the cyber attack

2017-06-06T06:00:00Z

Daniel Reynolds identifies ways in which vital messages from the NHS can better be delievered in the midst of emergencies
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NHS chief defends cyber attack response

2017-06-02T07:00:00Z

NHS Digtal’s interim chief executive has defended the organisation’s performance in the wake of last month’s cyber-attack, saying it responded quickly to help infected trusts.
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Exclusive: Top NHS director quits to join private firm

2017-05-31T15:45:00Z

NHS Digital board member Beverley Bryant to leave for private sector role Bryant’s exit is second top level NHS Digital departure in five months Bryant to join System C Graphnet Care Alliance NHS Digital senior director Beverley Bryant is set to leave the organisation for a private sector
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New NHS Digital boss urged not to ‘divert from current track’

2017-05-31T15:45:00Z

Bryant advises incoming chief ‘not to re-invent what has already been agreed’ New chief will need to learn to navigate ‘bonkers’ relationships with other system leaders System requires ‘stability of message, policy and strategy’, says Bryant An outgoing senior NHS Digital director has urged the
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Analysis: EU nurses leaving NHS up by a third in a year

2017-05-26T07:00:00Z

Data shows the number of nurses from EU countries who left the NHS increased by 38 per cent in the year to December 2016 The figures come as the NHS faces a nursing workforce shortage that could be exacerbated by Brexit RCN and Cavendish Coalition call for special recognition for health and care
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Revealed: The seven hospitals struggling to recover from ransomware attack

2017-05-14T21:48:00Z

Seven trusts receiving national support following cyber attack are named Security experts warn it is likely there will be more organisations affected at ‘significant scale’ Concerns focused on primary care The seven hospitals which are receiving special support from national organisations in the wake of ...
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Trusts were sent patch which could have blocked infection, says NHS Digital

2017-05-13T15:45:00Z

NHS Digital says NHS organisations were sent a patch two weeks ago which would have blocked the infection for most systems National organisation says its figures show fewer than one in 20 NHS organisations have any computers running obsolete Windows XP NHS Digital sent thousands of NHS IT staff a