The healthcare software company, VitalHub has announced its acquisition of the Canadian-based provider of patient flow solutions, Novari Health Inc, with the aim to “enhance value for customers and establish VitalHub as a leader in the referral management market”. The acquisition of Novari plans to “strengthen VitalHub’s leading position in […]
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Health and Social Care Guernsey delays EPR programme with “further work needed”
Health and Social Care in Guernsey have issued an update on their electronic patient record (EPR) programme, stating that “further work is needed” in several areas before they can start implementation. According to the States of Guernsey Health and Social Care, the first phase of the programme is already underway […]
Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital introduce streaming and redirection tool into ED
Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital have introduced an NHS Streaming and Redirection (S and R) tool to their emergency departments, with the aim to “improve patient flow and reduce waiting times” through self check-ins. The S and R tool uses an algorithm to help with clinical assessment, asking patients […]
Oxford University Hospitals trust enters phase one of ambient voice technology pilot
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently introduced ambient voice technology to a range of their services as part of phase one of their two-phase trial, with the hope that it will “enhance the experience of patients and staff” and give clinicians more time to interact with patients. Said to […]
DHSC innovator passports announced to increase adoption of digital tools
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced plans to introduce an innovator passport across the NHS, said to support technology that has been assessed by one NHS organisation, to be rolled out by others. The purpose of the passport is to increase the visibility of effective technologies in […]
AI-driven pain assessment app receives additional funding in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB have received additional funding from the Digitising Social Care Programme’s Adult Social Care Technology Fund, allowing them to continue offering support through the AI-driven pain assessment app, PainChek®. When installed on a smartphone or tablet, PainChek® is capable of recognising facial expressions, using AI […]
Public beta version of the GOV.UK App made available for download on smartphones
A trial version of the GOV.UK App has now been made available for download through the App Store and Google marketplace, allowing people to interact with government services through their smartphones. There are currently a reported 88 million visits to the GOV.UK website each month, made up of people trying […]
Australian Digital Health Agency launches Health Connect Australia Strategy, Architecture and Roadmap
The Australian Digital Health Agency has released the Health Connect Australia Strategy, Architecture and Roadmap as part of the launch of the national health information exchange project, Health Connect Australia. The overall aims of the programme look at improving access to health information between healthcare participants while also addressing the […]
VitalHub acquires digital software company, Induction Healthcare
UK-based health tech company, VitalHub has announced the acquisition of digital software company, Induction Healthcare. The announcement details the suppliers focus on “enhancing the patient journey from hospital to home, across the UK and beyond”, with Induction Healthcare’s patient platforms, Zesty and Attend Anyway “playing a pivotal role in modernising […]
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS plans to secure digital patient platform
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a provider to supply a secure digital patient platform, as outlined in a recent tender notice published by the trust. With an estimated value of £750,000, the contract is expected to last for a three-year period from 1 October 2025 to 30 […]
