Apple has received US FDA clearance for their new remote hypertension risk monitoring feature, set to be released on the Apple Watch Series 9, 10, 11, as well as the Ultra 2 and 3 models in over 150 countries. The feature reportedly uses the optical heart sensor included with Apple […]
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Sheffield Children’s NHS explores market for digital provider of children’s mental health services
Sheffield Children’s NHS FT has opened a market engagement exercise with the intention to explore the options available for supplying online mental health services for children. The trust is now welcoming input on the draft specification for an external, digital provider of children’s mental health services, with the aim to […]
NHS Devon ICB to award CHS Healthcare digital person management system contract
NHS Devon ICB is to award a contract to CHS Healthcare Software Limited for the provision of a continuing healthcare end-to-end person management system, designed to connect the entire lifecycle into one platform. The ICB hopes to use CHS Healthcare’s digital solution to replace two existing systems, including an “off-the-shelf […]
HTN Now: Approaches, challenges, and progress towards the primary and secondary care interface
Our latest HTN webinar looked at the role of digital in supporting the primary and secondary care interface, with our experts sharing details about their own approaches and experiences in this area, including best practices and key learnings. We also explored interoperability, collaboration between care settings and how digital can […]
Tandem Health secures $50 million in Series A funding for AI-native operating system
European health tech company, Tandem Health has secured $50 million in Series A funding for the creation of an AI-native operating system that can be used to support the full clinical workflow. Having already developed an AI assistant that generates clinical notes, Tandem plans to build “something more complete” in […]
The Reveal: Health Tech Awards 2025 finalists!
Over the past months our esteemed judges have meticulously worked through the judging process for the Health Tech Awards 2025, we are now delighted to announce our finalists! Thanks to their hard work, we can now reveal our finalists in the Health Tech Awards 2025. A key part of the […]
International news in brief: Epic EHR roll-out in North Carolina, investments into AI, US expansions and product development
Let’s take a look at some of the health tech updates from around the world, covering the latest investments to EHR roll-outs. AI platform Ambience Healthcare receives $243 million in Series C funding US-based AI company, Ambience Healthcare has secured $243 million in Series C funding to continue expanding its […]
Cyber security company, Naq secures £5.1 million in Series A funding
Naq, the UK and Netherlands-based cyber security company, has secured £5.1 million in Series A funding, as part of its aim to help health tech companies meet cyber security standards across the NHS and healthcare. According to Naq, the investment will be used to support the product development of its […]
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals looks to pilot digital MSK treatment platform
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to trial the use of a digital platform as an alternative to face-to-face services, for the treatment of MSK patients. The trust is aiming to procure a digital solution to support health management for patients with spinal and peripheral MSK conditions, […]
HTN Now: Embedding digital apps and wearables in health and care
We were recently joined by a panel of experts to discuss digital apps and wearables in health and care, exploring how these technologies can be integrated into the health system now and in the future. Our panellists included Gail Lowe, high intensity users lead & county integrated discharge hub lead […]
