BridgeHead collaborates with the EPR community to drive innovation, establish best practices and accelerate digitisation programs
LEATHERHEAD, UK. February 21st, 2025 – BridgeHead Software, a leading provider of clinical data management solutions, is delighted to announce its membership as a Founding Partner of the newly formed UK Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Network.
The UK Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Network is a newly established industry-funded initiative designed to accelerate NHS digital transformation. Founded by Hadleigh Stollar, CEO of the Healthcare Innovation Consortium (HIC), the network brings together key stakeholders – including healthcare professionals, policymakers, EPR providers, and supporting vendors – to collaborate on best practices, share expertise, and drive innovation. By fostering a connected ecosystem, the EPR Network aims to enhance interoperability, improve efficiencies, and advance the digitisation of healthcare across the NHS.
Supporting NHS Digital Transformation
As a Founding Partner of the EPR Network, BridgeHead Software continues to demonstrate its dedication to supporting the NHS with interoperable data management solutions that enhance clinical efficiency, increase productivity and, ultimately, improve patient outcomes.
BridgeHead, a global company headquartered in the UK, is 100% dedicated to healthcare, with over 30 years of experience delivering data management solutions to customers around the world. Its Clinical Data Repository (CDR), HealthStore®, complements systems such as EPR, PACS, LIMS, and RIS; enabling healthcare organisations to consolidate data from live and legacy systems into a single, standards-based platform. HealthStore integrates with EPR solutions to facilitate secure, fast, and interoperable access to patient information residing outside of the EPR, supporting both frontline services as well as secondary uses, such as clinical research.
Driving Collaboration And Innovation Across the EPR Ecosystem
John McCann, Vice President of Global Marketing at BridgeHead Software, said: “BridgeHead is excited to join the EPR Network and collaborate with members to advance the NHS’ digital transformation agenda. This partnership provides an invaluable opportunity to share our expertise in Clinical Data Management while learning from NHS peers and other vendors across the sector. Together, we aim to drive better health for populations, better care for patients, and increased operational efficiencies through technology.”
Hadleigh Stollar, Founder and CEO at HIC, added: “We are thrilled to welcome BridgeHead Software as a Founding Partner of the EPR Network. Their expertise in Clinical Data Management and dedication to supporting the NHS’ digital goals make them a valuable addition to the network. We look forward to working with BridgeHead and our other members to help address the challenges and opportunities for healthcare digitisation throughout the NHS.”
For more information about BridgeHead Software and its solutions, visit: www.bridgeheadsoftware.com
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