Clinicians and IT experts at Southampton’s teaching hospitals have shared some of their pioneering digital initiatives with NHS leaders. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of 16 centres of excellence – known as global digital exemplars – selected by the Department of Health to develop and share innovations. […]
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BMA launches Dr Diary app to track workload
Doctors can now keep tabs on their workload with ‘Dr Diary’, a bespoke app created and launched today by the BMA. Dr Diary allows consultants, staff, associate specialist and specialty doctors and medical academics to input easily their day-to-day activities and compile reports to document workload over time. Job-planning meetings […]
AI wearable eye tracking device available through NHS Supply Chain Framework
The EyeControl – a communication device for individuals with Locked-In Syndrome – is now available on NHS Supply Chain Framework. It is the world’s first AI-powered, wearable eye tracking device, enabling 24/7 immediate communication, both for emergency and social purposes, a feat that previous solutions have not addressed. Or Retzkin, […]
Digital tech fund to tackle healthcare challenges
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £9 million to develop more effective and efficient treatments through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. The funding is for businesses with ideas to develop novel digital technology solutions for healthcare challenges with funding provided by UK Research and Innovation and […]
Genomics England selects Congenica to provide clinical decision support services
Genomics England has chosen Congenica as its Clinical Decision Support Service partner to help deliver the new NHS Genomic Medicine Service, which rolls out this month. The decision follows a competitive tender process involving the leading providers of genomic diagnostic decision support. Congenica’s SapientiaTM platform was selected using robust criteria […]
HTN 100: Chester partnership, University College London Hospitals and a new way to fit artificial limbs
University College London Hospitals selects Ingenica University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has selected Ingenica Solutions inventory management solution, Ingenica 360 IM, for implementation across the Trust. The ability to track and trace products will enable UCLH to improve inventory and supply chain operations, improve efficiencies, and enhance patient safety. […]
Matt Hancock launches tech vision
Outdated and obstructive NHS IT systems will become a thing of the past, Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has said as he launches his technology vision in The Future of Healthcare. This report outlines plans to introduce minimum technical standards that digital services and IT systems in the […]
Sensyne Health launches patient app
Sensyne Health the British clinical AI technology company has announced the commercial launch of its GDm-Health™ product, the patient app-to-clinician software system for the management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). GDm-Health replaces the traditional paper-based method of management. The system comprises a smartphone application which connects to a wireless blood […]
Patients start testing new NHS App
The NHS App provides a simple and secure way to access a range of healthcare services on a smartphone or tablet. Developed by NHS Digital and NHS England, it is now being tested by patients at 30 GP practices across England. The NHS App will be rolled out gradually across […]
InterSystems and Phillips-Medisize partner
Phillips-Medisize has joined forces with InterSystems to develop a Connected Health Platform. The integration of InterSystems HealthShare offers an information-sharing and analytics platform foundation designed for connected drug delivery devices, bio sensors and regulated Mobile Medical Applications. Phillips-Medisize was the first company to develop an FDA-approved combination Connected Medicine solution […]
