A new survey conducted by Fujitsu has explored the views of 300 endoscopists on the use of artificial intelligence tools in their field. The survey highlighted 70% of the respondents agreed that AI tools will help to reduce the number of missed lesions and that AI will help to improve patient outcomes. 80% […]
Month: December 2020
Cerner makes £282 million data and analytics consultancy acquisition
Cerner has announced an agreement to acquire a data, analytics and research consultancy for £282 million. The acquisition of the health division of Kantar Health, a London based global analytics company, is expected to support Cerner’s client base engage with life sciences for funded research studies, and harness data initiatives […]
Kettering General introduces live video consultation translation service
Kettering General Hospital NHS FT has introduced a new service as part of video consultations, offering non-English-speaking patients the option of a live translation service. Part of the Healthcare Communications video consultation platform, the new service aims to improve accessibility and reduce costs of translation services. The platform was adopted […]
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Elsevier acquires virtual simulation training platform Elsevier has acquired Shadow Health, a Florida-based developer of virtual simulations in nursing and healthcare education. The solutions help to train and prepare nurses and healthcare practitioners for clinical settings by using simulations. It enable learners to practice and apply their clinical reasoning skills through life-like […]
Healthtech start-up launches tool to help reduce working from home issues
A health tech start-up has launched a new tool aimed to assess employees’ working from home set-up by using their webcam. Through a 10 minute assessment, the AI tool analyses shoulder positioning, screen-to-eye distance, screen height and lower back support, and also assesses wellbeing factors such as natural light, clutter and […]
CCube Solutions launches eLG, cloud-based platform for Lloyd George Records
CCube Solutions has launched a hosted version of its electronic Lloyd George (eLG) platform to support GP practices and CCGs digitise these records through 2021. The eLG system was launched 5 years ago and currently manages 2.1 million Lloyd George records. The company has now made an updated version available […]
Health and care bi-directional data flows across Kent and Medway
Health and care providers across Kent and Medway, including 135 GP practices and Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are benefiting from bi-directional sharing of data. The healthcare providers are using the Medical Interoperability Gateway (MIG) platform from supplier Healthcare Gateway, to share aspects of the GP […]
GE Healthcare and Wayra UK open AI for healthcare accelerator programme
GE Healthcare and Wayra UK have partnered to launch The Edison Accelerator Programme, to support six startups with development, adoption and integration of AI technologies. The programme is to focus on applying AI to medical imaging, operational AI in oncology and the use of AI to improve the patient experience. Applications […]
Sunderland Royal Hospital achieves HIMSS Level 7
Sunderland Royal Hospital has achieved HIMSS Level 7, the highest international quality standard for the use of technology. In February 2020, Sunderland Royal Hospital joined the Global Digital Exemplar programme, and following a two day virtual assessment held on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 December 2020, HIMSS assessors awarded Sunderland Royal the […]
Interview Series: Tim Guyler, Assistant CEO, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
In our most recent leadership series interview, we speak with Tim Guyler, newly appointed Assistant CEO at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. In focus, Tim discusses the technology that has been most useful to his trust and shares his leadership learnings from the pandemic. Tim also shares his advice for […]
