Freedom of Information responses show multiple NHS trusts in England have declined to use Palantir’s £330m federated data platform, citing superior or equal alternatives. Some trusts reported improved scheduling, while others called the system duplicative or retrograde. The rejection highlights concerns over foreign tech dependency in critical healthcare infrastructure. (GUARDIAN)
Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England
Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in useNHS organisations that care for millions of people in England are rejecting Palantir’s patient data technology, according to freedom of information responses that reveal health bosses believe they can find better or equal alternatives in many cases.Some health bodies said the £330m federated data platform (FDP) operated by the controversial US company had made it easier to manage waiting lists and has improved surgery scheduling. But, from Gateshead to Truro, others said they were declining to use it or had carried out trials and reverted to old systems. A Suffolk trust said other systems “supercede” the FDP’s functionality, while Greater Manchester’s care board called the Palantir system “duplicative” and “retrograde”. Continue reading...
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