[medinformatics] Cerner Replaces IDX as Software Provider for UK Health IT Project

[Medical Informatics News]

Lots of info in today’s issue of the U.K. online newsletter E-Health Insider on the IDX/Cerner story. Cerner is slated to replace IDX Systems as the software provider for southern England's $1.63 billion NHS National Programme for IT. Cerner will provide software for the project's computerized appointment booking system. Delays in implementing software systems in the region are reportedly the reason for the decision to replace IDX with Cerner. However, further delays are anticipated as Cerner moves in.**In January 2004, Fujitsu Services, the main contractor in southern England, chose IDX over Cerner. The project, which includes 13 million people and 163 health care organizations, is part of a plan to computerize England's medical scheduling, records and billings systems.ReadPermalink*|*Email this*|*Comments









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