Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched its seven-year digital and data strategic plan to 2033, with a key focus across four domains for the deployment of AI, covering clinical, operational, workforce, and patients, with each domain represented across five stages through the strategy. On the initial stage of […]
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Manchester University NHS FT EPR expansion, digital and data academy, new data analytics platform
The board of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has updated on the expansion of its Hive EPR across local care organisations, the introduction of a digital and data academy, and the launch of a new secure data analytics platform. The EPR expansion represents a move toward a single, unified […]
Bristol NHS FT launches AI search and website built on open-source digital platform
The newly-formed Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, created from a merger of North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, has launched its new website, built on the LocalNHS Drupal open-source digital platform. LocalNHS Drupal is said to build on the success of being in use […]
Investigation launches into use of ambient voice technology in hospitals
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 […]
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 […]
