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Patient Safety at Greater Risk as Poor Stock Control Exacerbates in NHS Trusts

According to a recent (leaked) report, a cash crisis at South London Healthcare Trust left patients lying on the operating table before doctors' realised vital equipment had not been ordered.

NHS Finance Managers Highlight Importance of Patient-Level Costing Data

Accurate treatment costs at patient level will become crucial in helping NHS managers identify and cut waste without affecting care, according to a group of senior NHS financial staff.

WHO and IHTSDO Strive for Harmonization of Health Information

The International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO) announced a collaborative arrangement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to harmonize WHO classifications and SNOMED CT for the benefit of citizens around the world.

Research Identifies £300m Potential Cost Savings for NHS Trusts

Details of the new NHS spending plan released by the health secretary includes a sustainable plan for the NHS to deliver efficiency savings in the same way as the rest of the public sector.

Voice Technologies Awarded Contract for Walton Centre

Voice Technologies has been appointed by the Walton Centre to provide digital dictation solutions to the Trust, with the agreement taking place under the Framework Agreement for NHS Trusts in Yorkshire and Humber.

Ardentia Launches Cassius Vision to Help Trusts Meet Government Targets

Healthcare intelligence specialist Ardentia has announced the launch of Cassius Vision - the latest version of its web-based reporting tool used by more than 80 NHS Trusts and Boards.

NHS Tayside, NHS Highland and NHS Dumfries & Galloway Select WinVoicePro from Voice Technologies

Voice Technologies' WinVoicePro has been selected by NHS Tayside, NHS Highland and NHS Dumfries & Galloway to be deployed across all sites, using the negotiated prices under the National Framework Agreement for NHS Scotland.

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