In its latest meeting, the NHS England board discussed upcoming programmes and priorities, including concerns about slow pace of delivery for key digital programmes such as the Federated Data Platform, increased cyber, tech and innovation risk, and the development of an IT system to support delivery of the NHS Genomics […]
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Initial HTN Now 2027 schedule launched: NHS Online Trust, EPRs, AVT, digital inclusion, workforce skills, neighbourhoods
HTN is delighted to announce our initial HTN Now webinar schedule for 2027, where we will be sure to share digital and health tech projects, learnings, approaches and best practices across health and care! The webinars are FREE for NHS professionals – you can register your front row seat here. […]
National Data Guardian seeks views on single patient record
The National Data Guardian (NDG) Nicola Byrne is seeking views from health and care professionals on the single patient record, with findings to be incorporated into a report published to the NDG website in Autumn 2026. In particular, the survey is looking to explore what is required for the system […]
Calderdale and Huddersfield waitlist validation, Bradford reduces SMS costs, PIFU at County Durham and Darlington
NHS England has updated on progress with digital referrals and appointments, noting evidence from Calderdale and Huddersfield to improve waitlist validation, a reduction in costs at Bradford Teaching Hospitals, and the go-live of patient initiated follow-up functionality using the NHS App at County Durham and Darlington. Bradford Teaching Hospitals is […]
HTN Now: How Enterprise Content Management can quickly and easily help your digital journey
For a recent HTN Now webinar, we were joined by James Williams, diagnostic imaging and ECM specialist at Dedalus, to discuss how an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) strategy can support healthcare organisations in their journeys toward digital transformation. We looked at the benefits of a centralised ECM platform in enabling […]
East and West Midlands Ambulance Services collaboration agreement looks to emerging opportunities and next steps
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust has outlined progress, emerging opportunities, and next steps from its digital collaboration agreement with West Midlands Ambulance Service. Having undertaken a review of IT contracts at both trusts, the board acknowledges immediate savings from major services are “likely to be limited” as a result […]
Oracle launches Oracle Health Oncology EHR with AI assistant
Oracle has introduced an oncology EHR, reportedly offering access to built-in AI agents and clinical decision support, intended to connect results, decision making, and action across the cancer care pathway. Oracle Health Oncology EHR is said to incorporate oncology-specific workflows, AI-powered clinical intelligence, and connected information to support patient care […]
NHS England launches NHS-wide conversation on improving maternity and neonatal care
NHS England has launched an NHS-wide conversation on improving maternity and neonatal care, inviting staff from across the system to have their say on improving services and making change. Responses received will be used to inform the National Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce’s action plan, with each trust that participates to […]
What does the future of EPRs look like? Join us for HTN Now 30 September
What does the future of EPRs look like? We’ll debate this question with a panel of experts 30 September as part of the HTN Now webinar series. We’ll discuss the road ahead in the short, medium, and long term, we’ll ask what’s needed from EPR suppliers, as well discuss the […]
Wales opens innovation procurements to tackle missed appointments and modernise bowel screening pathways
Innovation challenges across Wales have opened, looking to procure innovative solutions to reduce missed appointments and modernise bowel screening pathways under its Contracts for Innovation Cymru (CfIC) programme. With ambitions to reduce the number of missed appointments and improve access to planned care, CfIC is seeking innovations addressing areas including […]
