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Despite recent announcements the NHS digital focus remains on 3 main areas… it’s clear it’s time to up our game and get on with the job!
Andy Kinnear, former NHS CIO and now Independent Consultant, reflects on how NHS England’s digital focus is now clearly rooted in 3 main areas, topics wh
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Access to National Healthcare Systems is changing
We’ve got your back!Andrew Harrison, Principal Product Manager, International at Imprivata discusses the trends that are affecting many local an
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Responding to Darzi at Digital Health Rewired – Securing Mobile Digital Transformation
We are delighted once again to be exhibiting at the Digital Health Rewired co
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HTN Survey reveals the complexities of managing Third Party Access
Martin Knight, International Sales Manager for Privileged Access Management at Imprivata, reflects on the results of a recent survey by HTN on current NH
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The Love-Hate State of Mobile Device Management in Healthcare
George Gellert MD, MPH, MPA, is a public health physician and epidemiologist focused on using health information technology to improve population and pub
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Securing the healthcare IT supply chain
Andy E, former Director of Connected Nottinghamshire, the first chief cyber security officer for a system STP and, most recently, the first Chief Cyber S
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The Rise of Collaborative Leadership in the NHS
Andy Kinnear, former NHS CIO and now Independent Consultant, sees signs for optimism as the NHS moves into 2025. There are an increasing number of examples of collaboration which seem to be replacing the competitive environment of the past. Could these build the foundations for joint successes and improvements which will finally deliver the transformation demanded by the Government?
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Imprivata HealthCon User Forum 2024 - CNIO Panel discussion
Reviewing 2024 and what’s ahead for 2025It is a great privilege to welcome our panel of leaders as they introduce themselves, their organisation and
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Are we doing digital right?
After the publication of Lord Darzi’s rapid review of the health service in September, PM Keir Starmer pledged to move “from an analog
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Healthcare Innovators and Leaders honoured at 10th Anniversary UK&I HealthCon User Forum
Healthcare organisations across the UK and Ireland honoured at Imprivata annual user forum for successful deployments, and collaborations with technology
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Taking the temperature of UK healthcare at the annual HETT exhibition
With thousands of attendees, the annual HETT (Healthcare Excellence Through Technology) exhibition at ExCel London, provides a fantastic opportunity to take the temperature of the healthcare sector and its use of IT.
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As AI becomes embedded in the healthcare sector it is imperative that the debate on ethics, standards and security must keep pace
Andy Kinnear, former NHS CIO and now Independent Consultant, reflects on the dramatic advances in AI in the healthcare sector which he has witnessed at recent conferences and meetings. The possibilities which the technology offers are undoubtedly exciting but are the discussions on ethics, standards and security falling behind?
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NHS Scotland Digital transformation – right data, right people, right place
Identity and access management is a key element in bringing NHS and social care workforces together, and enabling the secure sharing of information for better patient outcomes. Andrew Harrison, Principal Product Manager, at Imprivata discusses how such technology underpins the digital journey, and how enabling fast access to patient information supports clinicians while safeguarding data.
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Digital Trusts – What good looks like
I was recently invited to join a thought leadership panel discussion on Digital Trusts, Digital Teams, Measuring Value and Demonstrating Impact.
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Secure data environments – using data to save lives
Catherine Dampney, Director of Innovation & Transformation at NHS South, Central & West discusses how collaboration and sharing skills are helpin
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A new beginning and the latest technologies provide fresh opportunities for healthcare
As the new UK government settles in and turns its manifesto pledges into actual policies for the next 5 years and beyond, Ian Hogan, CIO for Leeds &
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Foundations for cyber security need to be strengthened if healthcare is to survive this latest round of attacks
To combat the escalating proliferation of cyberattacks on healthcare, organisations need to ensure their IT and cyber foundations are sound.
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Open Standards – the debate continues but the benefits shine through
Andy Wilcox, Senior International Marketing Manager, and Andrew Harrison, Principal Product Manager, both of Imprivata, discuss approaches to open standa
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New features in our latest privileged access security releases: Enhancing connectivity and security
Imprivata releases new privileged access security features to streamline connections, bolster security, and enhance user experience.
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Improving adoption of open interoperability standards
The Government’s April 2018 Policy paper on the principles of Open Standards rightly asserts that “Open Standards are one of the most powerful tools we h