Microsoft has announced Coco, an open source framework that allows users to build enterprise-class blockchain networks. The framework offers confidentiality, data governance, scalability and security functionalities, making it suitable for organisations in various industries. Healthcare is one of the industries showing particular interest in blockchain technology due to its potential to enhance security, improve data interoperability and support various use cases such as claims adjudication, clinical trials and supply chain management.
York campaigners take legal action against NHS over autism referrals
The North Yorkshire and Humber integrated care board (ICB) is facing legal proceedings by the York Disability Rights Forum (YDRF) over a pilot scheme that