The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has launched an investigation into the use of ambient voice technology (AVT) in hospitals, following engagement with stakeholders including representatives from national bodies that highlighted potential safety issues. “Intelligence gathered found that adoption of AVT is accelerating while the safety implications are not […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
Modern service framework for cardiovascular disease outlines digital vision, apps and AI
The modern service framework for cardiovascular disease has placed an emphasis on digital apps and AI-driven analysis in the future of cardiovascular disease management, with an ambition to reduce premature deaths from heart disease and stroke by a quarter within a decade. “This is not another strategy that sits on […]
Bedfordshire Hospitals explores future EPR options and notes progress with cyber posture
The board of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has shared “significant progress on strengthening its cyber posture and infrastructure resilience”, noting work to explore future EPR options, AI-enabled transformation, and data-driven improvement. On cyber security, the trust highlights the reduction of unsupported operating systems, along with clearly mapping risks to […]
Kingston and Richmond starts roll out of ambient voice tech
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust started its roll out of Lyrebird Health ambient voice technology last week, initially in the emergency department, gastroenterology and gynaecology outpatients. The trust has been working in partnership with other South West London trusts and the SWL Acute Provider Collaborative to introduce AVT, the board […]
$50 billion to modernise US rural health with tech and digital tools as states launch EHR opportunities
$50 billion is to be awarded across all 50 US states to improve rural health, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced, in an initiative to “strengthen and modernise” healthcare for rural communities. According to the HHS, investments will be used to modernise facilities and equipment, […]
£5 million NHS cancer innovation programme to open in September
An NHS cancer innovation programme is set to open in September, with the aim to improve productivity, support managing demand or capacity in cancer care pathways, and to support earlier detection and diagnosis of cancer through screening or diagnostic tools. Two funding models are offered to support varying stages of […]
HTN special report: Deep dive into digital transformation across Scotland
HTN Special Report: Scotland In this special report into digital transformation across Scotland, sponsored by Altera Digital Health, we interview digital healthcare leaders, explore digital progress and plans across health boards, and share insight on local and national ambitions. To gain perspectives and insights, we interviewed Stephen Baguley, chief clinical […]
EPR goes live at University Hospitals Plymouth
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has gone live with its electronic patient record, joining Torbay and South Devon and Royal Devon, to form a shared digital record across Devon. The go-live required a “superhuman effort”, according to chief exec Neil Macdonald, with more than 700 superusers being trained to help […]
GIRFT framework calls for improved data and consistent use of digital for diabetes care
The NHS England Getting It Right First Time programme has shared a report on improving care and support for children and young adults living with diabetes to highlight the use of digital, wearable tech, digital self-management tools, and digitally enabled pathways. A review drawing on national audit and activity datasets, […]
MHRA AI regulatory sandbox for London calls for expressions of interest
Expressions of interest are being sought from manufacturers and Greater London NHS organisations for MHRA’s AI regulatory sandbox for the London region, with projects to be selected to participate in the initial phase deploying tech into live clinical settings. The initiative, London Region I, is set to create a real-world […]
