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 […]
Author: Jennifer Turton
$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 […]
Devon Partnership shares digital plans and at-risk programmes across digital, data and tech portfolio
Devon Partnership NHS Trust has shared progress and at-risk programmes across its digital, data and technology (DDaT) portfolio, noting that it is “moving forwards within the available resources across many schemes”, but suggests board attention should be focused on the volume and diversity of transformation, along with the requirements of […]
University Hospitals of North Midlands live with full digital pathology
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has introduced digital histopathology reporting following an 18-month programme of investment, innovation, and workforce development. According to the trust, the move to a full digital pathology service supports improved reviews of cases and collaboration. Using the system, specialists can examine tissue samples using […]
Replacement of imaging systems, digital system implemented for children with diabetes at Gloucestershire Hospitals
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has implemented a digital baby diary in women’s and children’s services, introduced a digital system for children and young people with diabetes, and plans to replace its imaging systems in Autumn. The trust is moving from its existing picture archiving and communications system and radiology […]
