Commenting in Digital Health News on the RCGP’s tech manifesto, DHC Director, Graham Kendall explained how technology can significantly decrease pressures on GPs: “The manifesto pledge from the secretary of state for 6,000 additional GPs and 50 million more patient consultations is certainly an ambitious one. However, the Digital Healthcare Council would strongly advocate that… Read More RCGP call for investment in digital
The Prime Minister says he wants to prioritise the NHS, so let’s start by prioritising – and measuring – what matters to patients. With such a strong focus on Brexit, it’s easy to miss that the Conservative’s key domestic pledges at the last election had a notably different emphasis compared to past campaigns. “£33.9 billion… Read More It’s time to measure performance on patients’ priorities
The Digital Healthcare Council has published four key design principles that are essential for a vibrant and sustainable digital health ecosystem that works for patients. The four key principles are: People first Fair system rules Free and open information Evidence-based practice On 13 December, the incoming Government will face numerous health challenges. These include improving… Read More Design principles for digital health that works for patients
Last week, the Care Quality Commission published its annual state of care report. Among the usual rhetoric of “the NHS is improving but there’s still a lot we need to get right,” it was interesting to see how much they have focussed on digital care and how much CQC can be used as a lever to ensuring that everyone… Read More A digital (state of care) mind
Commenting in Digital Health News on the CQC’s Annual State of Care report, which highlights ‘great benefits’ of technology, the DHC’s Director, Graham Kendall, said: “Digital care, working hand-in-hand with face-to-face provision, is an increasingly important part of solving access to care. “Digital consultations can take the pressure off hard pressed emergency departments that are… Read More CQC highlights barriers preventing adoption of technology in NHS
Earlier today, the DHC responded to NHS England’s consultation on Digital First Primary Care services. The DHC strongly welcomes the commitment in the NHS Long Term Plan to give every patient in England access to digital GP services. We welcome the statements made in the consultation paper that emphasise the importance of patient-centred care, specifically:… Read More DHC responds to Digital First Consultation
Following work with the CQC and NHS Digital, this set of standards has been created and collated for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) by a group of asynchronous Online Primary Care Providers. It sets out standards for identity verification for use by asynchronous online primary care providers. The paper includes contributions from: Health Bridge Ltd… Read More Identity Checking Standards
Earlier today, the DHC issued its response to the new CQC Standard DCB3051 Identity Verification and Authentication Standard for Digital Health and Care Services.