Digital health company Health Call has signed a £1 million contract renewing its partnership with Newcastle Hospitals NHS Trust.
Health Call will provide digital tools to all trusts across the North East and North Cumbria, with more than 1.5 million patients set to benefit.
ICSs across the area will receive more that 60 of Health Call’s digital applications over the next three years.
The tools will facilitate greater control of clinics, budgets and data, better data security and a robust audit trail, the company said.
Health Call was set up to share digital health expertise and resources to drive down the costs of health and care provision, while improving outcomes for the population.
The company works with healthcare professionals to share knowledge and create networks of clinical expertise.
The end-to-end solutions have been developed to provide health and care staff with digital tools that support patient care.
Ian Dove, Managing Director at Health Call, said:
“It’s an extremely exciting time for Health Call and this important contract further validates our work across the North East and North Cumbria.
“The new contract is a testament to the trust our region has in Health Call, and we are looking forward to making a further positive impact.
“The Regional licence will provide investment into our region that will allow us to unify, improve and streamline the way NHS services are delivered across primary and secondary care.
“The investment allows us to continue to develop our solutions in the NHS, so patients receive the best care possible, so they are in the right place at the right time. This is a key milestone in our journey, and we can’t wait to see the impact. “
Dr Chris Plummer, Chief Clinical Informatics Officer at Newcastle Hospitals, added:
“We’re pleased to announce the renewal of our regionwide remote monitoring planform capabilities with Health Call.
“This provides the region with access to over 60 clinically designed digital solutions and some exciting future developments, including integration into the Patient Engagement Platform (PEP) and the NHS App through the Great North Care Record.”
