Nuance and Microsoft have announced their ambient clinical intelligence solution is now available on general release. The solution securely captures and contextualises patient-heathcare professional conversations to update an electronic medical record. Optimised microphones in a consultation room are used to capture conversation and automatically document the conversation into a health […]
Month: March 2020
11 innovators join 2020 national accelerator
11 new innovators have joined The NHS Innovation Accelerator, a national programme from NHS England in partnership with England’s 15 Academic Health Science Networks. The initiative supports fellows develop evidence-based innovation with a commitment to share their learnings. Since 2015, £134.8m has been raised to support innovators reach healthcare organisations in […]
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InterSystems and Imprivata are collaborating to deliver single sign-on access to TrakCare Healthcare providers using InterSystems TrakCare will be able to select their preferred method of user authentication from the options of ‘tap and go’ proximity cards, swipe card, or biometric authentication. Christine Chapman, Vice President of TrakCare, InterSystems said […]
HIMSS cancels 2020 health tech exhibition due to the Coronavirus
On Thursday 5th March 2020, a leading US healthcare conference, HIMSS announced the cancellation of its 2020 health tech exhibition due to the Coronavirus. Earlier in the week Amazon, Intel, Cisco and Salesforce all backed out of the health-tech conference HIMSS. It’s the first time in 58 years the company said […]
Leeds to test if AI can match a consultant surgeon
Chapel Allerton Hospital, part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, is to conduct a 6 month pilot to test if an artificial intelligence solution can match a consultant surgeon when it comes to deciding if a patient requires knee surgery. The AI solution developed by SerenusAI Ltd, will be trialled with […]
University Hospital Southampton to roll-out digital appointment portal
Following a successful pilot, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is to roll-out a new online appointment management system. The system, Netcall’s Patient Hub, will enable patients to confirm, rebook or cancel hospital appointments online, allowing the trust to save time and costs. Luke Robinson, Digital Outpatients Programme Director at University Hospital […]
Babylon signs 10 year deal with Rwanda government
Babylon Health has signed a 10 year deal with Rwanda to develop a digital-first approach across the country. It means anyone over the age of 12 will be able to have a consultation with their doctor or nurse through their phone within minutes, as part of the country’s national health […]
First team of judges for Health Tech Awards 2020 announced
HTN is delighted to announce the first team of judges to support the Health Tech Awards 2020 judging process. The innovative Health Tech Awards 2020, supported by CCube Soltuions and Highland Marketing, celebrate great technology and innovation making a difference across health and care. The first team of judges includes: Cindy Fedell, […]
Digital tool to help spot signs of delirium to be rolled out in Greater Manchester
A digital tool to help spot signs of delirium quickly is to be rolled out to two hospitals in Greater Manchester following success in Salford. The digital tool will support all patients aged 65 or over or with a diagnosis of dementia on admission to hospital. It will now be […]
NHS introduces online coronavirus advice tool
A new online tool has be launched to support people get quick, reliable advice about coronavirus, following a surge in enquiries. NHS England said more than 35,000 people used the NHS 111 site in a single day over the weekend to get help and advice and the new online tool has […]
