HTN recently caught up with James Reed, consultant forensic psychiatrist and physician executive at InterSystems, to chat about recent projects and key opportunities for digital transformation and technology in the mental health space. Along with his work in the NHS, James’s role at InterSystems involves working as part of the […]
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HTN Now panel discussion: digital integrated care, new models of care, and moving from reactive to proactive
For a HTN Now panel discussion on the topic of digital integrated care we were joined by experts from across the health sector, who discussed topics including approaches to tackling challenges from an ICS perspective; new models of care and pathway transformation; the role of technology in supporting the move […]
Digital strategy from Leeds Teaching Hospitals: “proactive” digital service, empowered workforce, innovation culture and more
Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH) NHS Trust has published its IT Strategy for 2024 – 2028, with digital emphasised as a key enabler for efficiency, service improvement and innovation, with a need to deliver a digital service offering tech that is secure and easy to use; and features up-to-date and accurate […]
Plans for new laws to allow patient records to be made available across all trusts, GP surgeries and ambulance services in England
The Department of Health and Social Care has shared plans to create a “more modern” NHS in which patients have increased ownership over their own medical history, announcing an intention for a single patient record which will bring patient health information, test results and letters together in one place through […]
Two new reviews launched to examine patient safety, quality and governance within the health system
The UK government has shared plans for two reviews exploring patient safety within the health system, examining firstly the roles and remits within six organisations overseen by the Department of Health and Social Care with a “significant” impact on patient safety, with a view to making recommendations on whether a different […]
£12 million government funding awarded to AI, VR and wearable tech pilots utilising innovations to reduce drug-related deaths
The UK government has awarded £12 million in funding for projects utilising innovative technologies such as AI, VR and wearable sensors in supporting people with drug addictions and reducing drug-related deaths. Projects receiving funding include a remote monitoring platform capable of detecting respiratory issues related to opioid overdose, featuring a […]
Feature: Enovacom on interoperability and data sharing in digital mental health
HTN was joined for a recent interview by Joshua Camacho, business development manager for the UK & Ireland at Enovacom, a company dedicated to development software enabling the exchange and sharing of patient data for healthcare organisations. Joshua shared insight into Enovacom’s work around digital mental health, sharing case studies […]
NHS Scotland extends £4m contract for colon capsule endoscopy managed service
NHS Scotland has extended its £4 million contract with Medtronic for a colon capsule endoscopy managed service; with an estimated value of £400,000, the extension is granted for a six-month period to allow Medtronic to complete “the final number of funded procedures”. The procurement sought to improve the patient journey, […]
Scottish healthcare innovators encouraged to apply for Clinical Entrepreneur Programme
InnoScot Health is encouraging Scottish healthcare innovators to apply for the third year of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP), with applications set to close on 29 October ready for the programme to commence in early 2025. Applications are welcomed from NHS workforce staff and those providing NHS services, with […]
Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center recommends that providers appoint CISO
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has warned healthcare providers about Trinity Ransomware group and its focus on targeting patient data, with CEO at OmniIndex Simon Bain speaking out on the “growing threat” of this type of attack and its potential to hold hospital infrastructure “hostage and immobilised”. Bain pointed […]
