By Orlando Agrippa, CEO, Draper and Dash Hospital mortality continues to be a serious concern, a subject of much conversation so much so that in 2017, the Learning from Death initiative was implemented across the NHS to systematically review mortality in an effort to ensure providers were learning from the […]
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Feature: NHS Email Communication
During a speech recently at a NHS England conference Matt Hancock outlined ambitions for healthcare staff to email patients directly with information on appointments to reduce delays and cut costs in paper and postage. In the speech Hancock said “Email is as secure and cheaper than communicating through paper and […]
NHS X: Industry Reaction
The government recently announced a newly formed organisation NHSX to oversee digital, data and technology. The new unit will effectively take a position above NHS Digital, who is believed will continue with its current remit. We asked industry leaders for their comment and reaction to the newly formed organisation. Contributors […]
Feature: How to secure important data while working in the community
Feature by eFax. Part of the J2 Global network, eFax are international providers of online cloud faxing solutions. Our services are designed to support organisations as they adapt their fax practices to the digital era. We’re passionate about helping those in the healthcare industry get the results they need to […]
Using AI and ML to predict staffing and patient demand in A&E departments
By Orlando Agrippa, CEO, Draper & Dash Latest figures from January show that A&E waits across the country have reached their worst level since the 4-hour waiting time target was introduced. With only 84.4% of patients being treated or admitted within the 4-hour target, making it drastically lower than the acceptable […]
Digital transformation examples supporting the NHS Long Term Plan
The NHS Long Term Plan, published recently, includes a chapter solely on digital technology which details aims for the coming years. It states that, in 10 years’ time, the “NHS [in England] will offer a ‘digital first’ option for most, allowing for longer and richer face-to-face consultations with clinicians where […]
Interview Series: NHS Test Bed Partnership at Chelsea and Westminster
In our latest interview we asked the NHS Test Bed Partnership at Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust some questions on how they are managing unscheduled care. The NHS Test Bed Programme brings NHS organisations and industry partners together to test combinations of digital technologies with pathway redesign in real-world settings. […]
HTN Awards 2019 launched!
HTN is delighted to launch and announce the HTN Awards 2019! The Health Tech Awards 2019 will celebrate great technology and innovation across health and care. The HTN Awards 2019 are in association with CCube Solutions, an award-winning provider of enterprise content management solutions, comprising electronic document and records management, workflow, electronic […]
Case Study: How Nova are successfully facilitating Digital Health Innovation through a ‘cofoundery’ process
The team at Nova have first-hand experience of what characteristics digital health startups, and their founders, require to succeed – as well insight as to the reasons that cause over 90% of them to fail. Nova’s motivation to reduce the unsustainably high failure rate for startups, spurred them to create […]
Interview Series: Jon Witte, MD, Engage Health Systems
Earlier in January Boots UK announced the acquisition of Wiggly-Amps Limited, a health technology company providing solutions that enable patients and their GPs to better manage their prescription needs. Since the acquisition the company has had a name change to Engage Health Systems and we spoke with the MD Witte to […]
