Matt Hancock gave a speech on the NHS and technology, in which he formally launched the GP IT Futures contract that will replace the GP Systems of Choice contract. He also renewed his commitment to ‘internet first’ service delivery. Meanwhile, a series of reports highlighted the scale of the ongoing NHS staff crisis. And Babylon Health came under renewed scrutiny, with the revelation that one of the country’s biggest trusts is looking to using its triage app and video technology to manage demand for hospital services in Birmingham.
Healthcare Roundup 31 May 2019
