UnitedHealth Group acquisition of EMIS close after provisional clearance
UnitedHealth Group’s proposed £1.2 billion acquisition of EMIS is close after the Competition and Markets Authority provisionally cleared the purchase.
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TPP launches Battle Royale against EMIS on Twitter
Primary Care EPR software provider TPP is offering English GP practices financial incentives to switch to its SystmOne software.
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust deploys ePMA
Gloucestershire Hospitals has deployed a new ePMA as part of its Sunrise EPR, and is now setting its sights on achieving HIMSS Stage 6.
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust EPR goes live
A new electronic patient record has now gone-live at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, improving patient care and communication.
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Patients Know Best announces 6B as new tech partner
Digital health specialist 6B has been announced as the new technology partner for Patients Know Best, and will be designing bespoke integrations.
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CMA takes action against private hospitals over data provision
The CMA has written to two private hospitals, warning them about their failure to provide vital data to prospective patients.
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CMA provisionally finds UnitedHealth Emis tie-up could reduce competition
An initial investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority found UnitedHealth’s £1.2bn deal to buy EMIS could cut competition and worsen outcomes.
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How patient-collated data is supporting evidence-based care
Dr Haidar Samiei of EMIS argues that health apps are not only empowering patients, but also supporting evidence-based care.
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Folkestone Hythe and Rural PCN using tech to add extra appointments
Partnering with EMIS has enabled Folkstone Hythe and Rural PCN to establish a new service model and increase its service capacity.
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Industry news in brief
This Digital Health News industry roundup includes the launch of a global AI network to tackle heart health inequalities and news from WiFi SPARK.
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