NHS National Programme For IT Failed To Address Early Problem Warnings

The UK government was alerted in 2004 that prompt actions were needed for addressing issues in its ambitious £12.7 billion programme to rehaul its NHS IT programme, according to official reports. While ministers were appreciating the development on the NHS IT scheme, preliminary Gateway reviews on the programme slammed it for inadequate planning, specifications, the approach, as well as improper engagement with clinicians. The first initial review of the...