NHS England recently announced the launch of its own WhatsApp channel, providing a way to communicate and share important health information directly with members of the public. As of the 11 August 2025, the channel has around 24,000 followers who will be given “official health information, updates and news” from […]
Author: Emily Rodwell
System C acquires MYP Technologies
British technology company, System C has acquired the Australian health and care management tech provider MYP Technologies, as part of their wider growth strategy to expand their social care and maternity product offerings on an international scale. Having already established a national contract in Australia and New Zealand for their […]
Interview: Sharon Hanley, director of primary care at X-on Health on digital opportunities in primary care
We caught up with Sharon Hanley, director of primary care at X-on Health, to discuss how PCNs and ICBs can maximise digital opportunities to improve efficiency in primary care. The discussion centred around ways to improve equitable access, using digital to support neighbourhood health, and how to reduce clinical workload, […]
Axonius acquires Cynerio for over $100 million
Cyber asset intelligence company, Axonius has acquired cyber security specialists, Cynerio for over $100 million, with plans to create a single, unified platform that will be “capable of securing the entire clinical environment”, including critical IT infrastructure. According to Axonious co-founder and CEO, Dean Sysman, many hospitals and healthcare providers […]
HTN Now panel deep dive into ambient scribe technology in primary care
For our latest HTN Now session, we were joined by experts from across the health and care sector, including Dr Shanker Vijayadeva, GP, NHS England (London region); Rhod Joyce, deputy director of digital transformation, NHS England; Dr Dom Pimenta M.D., co-founder & chief executive officer, Tortus AI; Dr Hannah Allen, […]
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust trials AI scanner to help reduce heart failure admissions
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust are taking part in a wider NHS study, trialling the use of AI scanners to help reduce hospital readmissions for people with heart failure, also allowing patients to manage their condition at home. Developed by the medical technology manufacturer, Heartfelt Technologies, the […]
HTN Now: University Hospitals of Derby & Burton share their approach to access management with Imprivata
In a recent HTN Now session, we heard from Sarah Gay, cyber security manager at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) and Martin Knight, international sales manager for privileged access management at Imprivata. They took us through a case study, exploring UHDB’s approach to access […]
Scottish government opens national online digital maturity assessment tool opportunity
The Scottish government has opened an opportunity to develop a national online digital maturity assessment tool that will allow healthcare organisations within the country to evaluate their use of digital technologies. With a focus on “continuous improvement, workforce development, and strategic alignment”, the tool should have the ability to assess […]
International news in brief: new data governance framework in Africa, Singapore AI health tech company secures $11.6 million in funding
Here, we take a look at some of the international news stories on health and care that have caught our eye in the last month. The Africa Centre for Disease Control outlines plans for Continental Health Data Governance Framework The Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has committed to […]
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership to test using AI to detect mental health conditions and dementia
Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust have introduced a new brain scanner with AI integration as part of a research initiative with Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) and Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU). The aim of the initiative is to gain a better understanding of mental […]
