Health IT Vendors Need To Now Take Steps To Rebalance The Way E-Health Programs Are Being Delivered. Program Costs and Benefits Need To Be Better Spread Between Stakeholders.

This blog aims to make a really simple point. The point is that the influence of the Medical Software Industry (in all its forms) has somehow been sidelined over the last few years and the balance between the software providers, their customers and the Government agencies has got out of whack! The governance and leadership has been just awful and really needs to change. Additionally the costs and benefits of the program need to be better spread.In...

Weekly Overseas Health IT Links - 31st March, 2012.

Here are a few I have come across last week. Note: Each link is followed by a title and few paragraphs. For the full article click on the link above title of the article. Note also that full access to some links may require site registration or subscription payment.-----http://www.healthcare-informatics.com/article/clinical-alerts-cried-wolfMarch 20, 2012 The Clinical Alerts that Cried WolfEXECUTIVE...

IT In The UK NHS Has Got A Lot Further Than You Might Imagine. Look Closely At What Is Continuing.

The following press release appeared a few day ago from the UK Department of HealthShifting power to the local NHS – a new way for NHS ITMarch 8, 2012 A profound shift of decision-making to the local NHS means that clinicians lead change in information technology, ensuring its freedom to innovate, the Health Secretary said today at the launch of the Chief Clinical Information Officers network.Confirming that the government has secured agreement to...