NHS IT like a “1950s bank” – Swindells
NHS England’s new commissioning and IT boss has likened the public health system’s technology to a 1950s bank, and says it is lagging behind many comparable countries.
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Another new IT role at NHS England
NHS England has created yet another technology focused management role, with a purview over digital roadmaps.
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Search for NHS England’s new CITO drags on
NHS England has extended its search for a new chief information and technology officer, after initial interviews failed to find an suitable candidate.
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Kelsey replacement to have “wider impact”
The NHS’ new chief information and technology officer will report to NHS England, NHS Improvement and also to Matthew Swindells, the new national director for commissioning operations and information.
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Tribal sells health business
Tribal has announced that it is to sell its government and health businesses to Capita Group for £15.9m.
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BCS: revolution needs clarity and detail
The BCS Chartered Institute for IT has called for “clarity” about the purposes of the Information Revolution and a detailed roadmap for achieving it.
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BCS calls for EPRs within five years
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has called for England to follow in the footsteps of the US by ensuring that all health organisations are using electronic patient records within five years.
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Swindells: ‘fight on’ for informaticians
The chair of BCS Healthcare, Matthew Swindells, has told a conference in Glasgow that the challenge for NHS informaticians “has never been greater.”
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Matthew Swindells to join Cerner
Former NHS IT boss Matthew Swindells is set to join US health IT giant Cerner, following his resignation from consultancy firm Tribal. E-Health Insider understands that Swindells is likely to take up an international role within Cerner, rather than one specific to the UK. Cerner declined to provide details of his new role. Swindells has […]
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Swindells tells IT pros to up their game
The newly appointed head of BCS Health has called for informaticians to “step up to the plate” and lead change within the NHS.
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