Nature

Deciphering the code: does clinical coding accurately reflect peroperative cataract surgery complication rates?

In the modern National Health Service (NHS), performance outcome is increasingly being compared between surgical units. These quality indices exert a significant influence on the choice of providers ...
ZDNet

Coding error blamed for NHS data sharing mistake affecting 150,000 patients

A coding error in software used by doctors has led to confidential data of around 150,000 NHS patients being shared without their permission. These patients had ...
Fierce Healthcare

Intelligent Coding Technology from Optum Helps Hospitals Accelerate Transition to New ICD-10 System and Improve Clinical Documentation

launched its newest generation of coding technology. Optum Enterprise CAC, a computer-assisted coding (CAC) platform, helps hospitals accelerate their transition to ICD-10, increase productivity and ...
Computer Weekly

Patients to access clinical trials via NHS App

The government aims to increase clinical research through allowing people to search and sign up for clinical trials via the NHS App. This is part of the government’s 10-year health plan, due to be ...