Virtual wards have a positive impact on COPD patients and costs, says report
An evaluation found that both patients and staff responded well to virtual wards.
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‘Outdated’ IT equipment and digital skills gap hinder NHS digital transformation – MPs
The damning report reveals that the health service's digital journey has been slow, with legacy IT systems a key barrier…
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NICE virtual ward guidelines coming in autumn 2023 to help NHS England meet targets
NHS England is hoping that virtual wards will help with winter bed backlogs. New guidelines are due in the Autumn.
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Only ‘handful’ of health and care authorities are using digital care solutions
The government wants to transform health and social care using tech, but providers aren't adopting new systems.
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NHS England plans to create 3,000 additional ‘virtual ward beds’ this year
A new procurement framework will help health service organisations purchase more remote monitoring technology.
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Infrastructure and attitudes hinder NHS digital transformation
Fears have been raised by NHS workers who want more investment in digital transformation.
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NHS Digital merges with NHS England – what does this mean for the health service’s IT?
For the NHS Digital merger to work successfully, wider change in the NHS approach to technology will be required, experts…
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Not ready for take-off? NHS drone trials could be short-lived
Though the NHS has launched a flurry of drone pilots, the projects are heavily reliant on research funding.
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