Ripple Foundation has launched its showcase stack encompassing three open source elements – front end UX/UI framework, middleware and backend/data repository. Each component harnesses the power of open source and aims to demonstrate open standards in action to show that there is a different way to provide technology to our care […]
Month: August 2017
London Borough of Barnet signs up to telecare services
The London Borough of Barnet has signed a contract with the PA Consulting Group-led Argenti Care Technology Partnership (Argenti) to deliver care technology services across the borough for up to five years from April 2017. Argenti provides innovative telecare services to support vulnerable people so that they can stay in […]
Telehealth GP Service is First to Pass CQC Inspection
Now Healthcare Group (NHG) has announced that it has become the first, and to date the UK’s only, telehealth (mHealth) GP service provider to be declared “safe” and meet all regulations set by the new digital health reporting guidelines, set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Following a recent inspection on 14 June, Now Healthcare Group was found to be meeting all necessary criteria across five categories, and was deemed to […]
HTN July Newsletter
It’s been another busy month! We launched our Health Tech Awards 2017 to celebrate some of the great health tech projects and innovations from the past year. We hope you have the time to make a submission. In July we have covered many interesting projects that are really making a difference. Here […]
New fund supports global healthcare challenges
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is to launch a major funding call this September, targeted towards pioneering healthcare research and development. The council’s Challenge Led Applied Systems Programme (CLASP) provides funding to support the application and commercialisation of STFC research to address global challenges including healthcare. On 22 […]
North West trusts take ‘giant leap’ in connecting diagnostics across hospitals
Two NHS trusts in the North West of England have taken the lead in breaking down barriers between diagnostic departments and frontline clinical staff, in a move that healthcare professionals say is changing how they can view and diagnose patients, and that is improving collaboration between hospitals across the region. […]
Insignia Medical Systems selected to supply three Trusts
Insignia Medical Systems has been selected to supply three Trusts working in partnership under the banner of the ‘Essex Success Regime’ (ESR), with a fully integrated PACS solution at each hospital. Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Southend University Hospital Foundation Trust […]
Highland Marketing: Integrated marketing for successful healthcare communications
Integrated marketing is the holistic approach to marketing communications that ensures consistency in both online and offline marketing. It is a powerful approach that can help organisations enhance their brand and reputation, create competitive advantage, and support business growth. This article has some useful advice on this important marketing technique. Integrated […]
