2025

Dr. Brendan Murphy appointed Chief Medical Information Officer for Ireland’s National EHR Programme

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Brendan Murphy will take up the role of Chief Medical Information Officer for the National EHR from ***3rd November 2025***TBC

Windows 11 Deployment Across HSE – Solid Progress

HSE’s upgrade to Windows 11 is well underway as part of our wider programme to modernise technology and improve security across the organisation.

Launch of the New SAP CoE HR/Payroll and Reporting Hub ENHANCING TRAINING AND SUPPORT

SAP Centre of Excellence is very proud to announce the launch of its newly designed SAP CoE HR/Payroll and Reporting/Analytics hub

Transforming healthcare delivery through a National Electronic Health Record (EHR)

A number of events took place since the summer where numerous Digital for Care programmes of work were highlighted, showcasing the scale of digital health innovations and transformation ongoing and upcoming.

Welcome Dr. Raied Abdul-Karim – EHR Programme Director

We are pleased to announce Dr. Raied Abdul-Karim as the new National EHR Programme Director for the HSE.

NATIONAL SERVICE DESK (NSD) Supporting Healthcare Through Technology

In today’s healthcare system, reliable and responsive ICT support is a necessity, from ensuring patient records are accessible, to keeping critical hospital systems online, technology underpins almost every aspect of healthcare. NSD is the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) single point of contact for ICT support, serving as a vital link in patient care.

National Clinical Surveillance Infection Control System (NCSICS) Successful go-live in University Hospital Kerry

Phase 1 of the roll out focused on the HSE South West region who have been very proactive in implementing the system

Transforming Care: Reflecting on a Career in Digital Health

As part of our Transforming Healthcare – The People Behind the Progress series, this article by Julie Bellew reflects on nearly three decades of dedicated service in digital health. Julie recounts her early work in ICT across the North East, her leadership in rolling out NIMIS, and her role in driving forward national Telehealth initiatives — including the successful introduction of Virtual Wards and the upcoming Telehealth Centre of Excellence. This reflection highlights how inclusive, clinically led digital care models are improving patient outcomes, supporting staff, and shaping the future of healthcare delivery in Ireland.

HSE Mid West Introduced the MN-CMS EHR for Maternity, Neonatology, and Gynaecology Services

HSE Mid-West, has become the first region in Ireland to complete the implementation of the Maternal and Newborn Clinical Management System (MN-CMS) EHR with all specialties; maternity, neonatology as well as gynaecology.

Community Connect Reaches Key Milestone with Regional Engagement Workshops

Thursday 14th August marked the final day of Community Connect’s Regional Engagement workshops.