By Phil McSweeney, Executive Chair, PatientSource Research published by Imperial College Institute of Global Health Innovation last week revealed just how widespread and potentially dangerous the interoperability of electronic medical records (EMR) is in the NHS. It demonstrates an over-reliance of archaic systems that don’t support the cross organisational and […]
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Wessex Heartbeat funds 3D printing program to improve heart surgery for children
A heart charity in Hampshire, Wessex Heartbeat, has funded a program to transform the way heart surgery is performed at the University of Southampton NHS FT. It will allow surgeons to get an accurate 3D printed model of a patient’s heart before surgery, to provide additional insight and improving peace […]
Feature Series: #HealthTechToShoutAbout
Over the past few months we have been speaking with NHS providers and suppliers, hearing about their case studies and success stories in 2019. In this new #HealthTechToShoutAbout Feature Series we highlight 6 health tech projects that have made an impact across health and care. Please click on an image […]
PinPoint raises £1m to fund AI cancer detection tech
PinPoint a startup that is developing a test aiming to quickly ‘rule out’ cancer from using a blood sample has raised £1 million in funding from the Angel Investment Network. The company is developing its test using AI/Machine Learning with an aim to rapidly ‘rule out’ or detect cancer from […]
Southport and Ormskirk partners with Patchwork
Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust is to introduce a staffing solution from Patchwork. The app is set to support the trust increase bank fill rates, reduce staffing costs and help streamline administrative processes by connecting clinicians easily to vacant bank shifts. The technology is said to reduce costs on locum agencies […]
Q&A with Highland Marketing and Experiential HealthTech
In March specialist health tech agency Highland Marketing and independent health tech consultancy Experiential HealthTech launched a collaboration, including end to end advisory, market analysis, competitive intelligence, marketing and PR services. Earlier this year, Chief executive Mark Venables and consultant Andrena Logue sat down to discuss how the alliance has developed and […]
My Online Therapy raises £4.2 million
My Online Therapy, a virtual psychology clinic has raised $4.2 million in funding from the Lighthouse Investment Group. The virtual clinical provides people with access to psychological therapies by connecting them with leading psychologists via video or web chat. The company said one in four people in the UK struggle with […]
Amazon and NHS deal concerning says Privacy International
Privacy International, a UK based charity, following a series of FOI requests has suggested concerning information in the Department of Health and Social Care contract with Amazon, regarding the use of NHS content Alexa. The organisation has also called for transparency, with details of the contract redacted. In July a […]
Integration announced between Patients Know Best and Healthcare Communications
Patients Know Best and Healthcare Communications have announced a partnership to integrate to offer a ‘digital first’ experience where possible. The integration between the two suppliers means from a referral to discharge patient interactions can be digital at every point. Kenny Bloxham, Managing Director at Healthcare Communications “This partnership offers patients […]
Amazon launches Transcribe Medical to its US audience
Amazon last week unveiled Transcribe Medical to its US audience, a speech recognition tool to make clinical documentation more efficient. The company said the tool will make it easier for developers to integrate medical transcriptions into applications. In the company announcement Amazon said “It can automatically and accurately transcribe physicians’ […]
