NHS England has opened a tender process to procure a federated data platform for the NHS. It is anticipated the contract value will be £360 million for five years, with an option for two 12-month extensions worth £120 million. The platform will be owned and controlled by the NHS, where […]
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The Reveal: HTN Now Awards Finalists
From Harvard University to Leeds, chief information officers to innovation directors, our fantastic team of judges have been busy! We are now delighted to share with you the finalists in the HTN Now Awards and share the projects behind each one. Following 1,000 hours of judging and the HTN team […]
£150 million AI and extended reality technologies framework planned
NHS Shared Business Services has published a prior information notice of a planned purchasing framework for artificial intelligence and extended reality technologies. The indicative value of the framework is £150 million over four years from August 2023. NHS Shared Business Services intends to launch a tender process to put in […]
Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals introduce tech for cardiac patients
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board and Fylde Coast Medical Services (FCMS) are working alongside remote monitoring technology provider Docobo to implement a solution providing a direct link between patients awaiting cardiac surgery and a team of clinicians. The initiative aims to deliver […]
NHS England opens engagement for digital learning framework pilot
NHS England has opened an early engagement exercise to find potential suppliers to support a digital learning framework pilot focusing on flexible working. The pilot aims to establish a digital support framework to help organisations and teams embed flexible working practices. Through a six month pilot planned to start in […]
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals study new test for diagnosing adrenal insufficiency
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have developed a new at-home test using saliva instead of blood, with the aim of providing a more rapid and convenient way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency. The test works by detecting ‘waking’ cortisol, which avoids the need for patients to have long screening procedures in […]
Wales to invest £7million for national maternity system
The Welsh government has announced £7 million in funding to support the development of a national maternity system. Health Minister Eluned Morgan announced the programme stating “several recent reviews of maternity services in Wales and the UK have called for the creation of a unified digital system” and added that […]
News in Brief: Royal Liverpool University Hospital investigates infections, Lister Hospital trials robotic surgery, East Suffolk acquires lithotripsy treatment and more
As always, there has been plenty happening across the health tech community. Here, we look at some of the stories that have caught our eye this week. Royal Liverpool University Hospital conducts study investigating healthcare associated infections The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has launched a study to explore how antimicrobial […]
Poll: What do you think should be the biggest priority for digital primary care in 2023?
To kick off our Health Tech Trends Series sponsored by InterSystems for 2023, we shared a poll with our audience of health tech professionals to gather their opinions on where the main priorities should lay for digital primary care this year. 106 people have voted since we posted our poll […]
Numed Healthcare launch patient check-in system with contactless QR code arrivals
Feature by Numed Healthcare Numed Healthcare has launched their fully contactless Envisage Patient Check-in system. Envisage Patient Check-in offers a range of features that enhance the arrival experience for patients and streamlines the GP practice. This includes contactless QR code arrivals, and full integration with the EMIS, TPP and Vision […]
