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13 August 2021 12:05 AM

The latest Digital Health News industry round-up includes news of an online booking tool for flu vaccinations and how AI is improving the NHS blood supply chain.

Two integrated care systems set out plans for single EPR

12 August 2021 4:00 PM

Cornwall and Devon integrated care systems (ICSs) are in the process of developing a “strategic outline case” for a shared electronic patient record (EPR).

NHS Covid-19 app engineer talks updates, the ‘pingdemic’ and data

12 August 2021 2:00 PM

The NHS Covid-19 app is set to be updated from August 16 to allow double jabbed people to add their vaccination status to skip isolation.

Sheffield Health and Social Care issues seven-year EPR tender

12 August 2021 11:00 AM

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking to replace its in-house electronic patient record system with a “fully managed” solution.

NHSX launches national survey to better understand EPR usability

12 August 2021 12:05 AM

The survey aims to gather information on how EPRs are performing across the country, including how they are used by clinicians and end users.

Rewired Pitchfest finalist teams up with Themis to promote digital consent

11 August 2021 4:00 PM

A Rewired Pitchfest finalist has partnered up with Themis to provide a digital consent platform as part of clinicians’ clinical defence policy.

Servelec acquires social prescribing specialists Elemental Software

11 August 2021 2:00 PM

The acquisition will enable Servelec to offer social prescribing through its Rio electronic patient record and Mosaic social care case management software.