The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB) has opted not to adopt the UK government's national data platform, developed by Palantir, due to concerns about potential benefits and risks. Despite a £330 million contract signed with Palantir, the ICB assesses its own data platform—developed over six years—as superior. At a recent meeting, concerns were raised regarding the absence of responses from NHS England on risks associated with the Federated Data Platform. The ICB oversees £6 billion of public NHS funds and remains cautious in its decision-making regarding data integration.
Greater Manchester's ICB has refused to adopt the national data platform by Palantir, citing the need for more evidence on its benefits and risks.
"If we haven't got a response from the chief data officer of NHS England yet, then what's the rush for us to [sign up] right now?"
Greater Manchester ICB's existing analytics system exceeds the capabilities of the national Federated Data Platform under the contract with Palantir.
The Greater Manchester ICB manages £6 billion in public NHS funds and has built a robust analytics system over six years.
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