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16/06/2006
Intellect, the trade association for the hi-tech industry, today welcomed the publication of the National Audit Office report on the National Programme for IT (NPfIT) in the NHS, but expressed concern at some of its findings. Commenting, John Higgins, Director General at Intellect said: “We are pleased with the NAO’s conclusion that the Department of Health and NHS Connecting for Health have made substantial progress, as we continue to believe that the NPfIT will bring significant benefits in terms of patient care and patient safety. We also support the report’s conclusion that more needs to be done to ensure the Programme has the support of staff within the NHS. However, in appearing to applaud and recommend an excessive focus on low price, penalty-heavy contracts, the NAO report risks causing serious damage to the already fragile prospects for public sector success from its investment in IT. Best practice shows that open relationships are the best way to deliver the appropriate balance of risk and reward to customers and suppliers, and that is an essential ingredient for success. Intellect will be consulting with its members and providing the NAO with a detailed response to this report. Our members support the principles which underpin the Programme and we will continue to work with the NHS to deliver a Programme which benefits patients.”
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