From Harvard University to Leeds, chief information officers to innovation directors, our fantastic team of judges have been busy! We are now delighted to share with you the finalists in the HTN Now Awards and share the projects behind each one. Following 1,000 hours of judging and the HTN team […]
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£150 million AI and extended reality technologies framework planned
NHS Shared Business Services has published a prior information notice of a planned purchasing framework for artificial intelligence and extended reality technologies. The indicative value of the framework is £150 million over four years from August 2023. NHS Shared Business Services intends to launch a tender process to put in […]
Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals introduce tech for cardiac patients
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board and Fylde Coast Medical Services (FCMS) are working alongside remote monitoring technology provider Docobo to implement a solution providing a direct link between patients awaiting cardiac surgery and a team of clinicians. The initiative aims to deliver […]
East Midlands Imaging Network launches clinical decision support with MedCurrent and iRefer
The East Midlands Imaging Network (EMRAD) has launched a clinical decision support software solution in partnership with MedCurrent and iRefer. MedCurrent’s iRefer clinical decision support solution aims to improve the decision-making process of radiology referrers. Using over 300 Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) iRefer guidelines, it seeks to improve healthcare […]
NHS England opens engagement for digital learning framework pilot
NHS England has opened an early engagement exercise to find potential suppliers to support a digital learning framework pilot focusing on flexible working. The pilot aims to establish a digital support framework to help organisations and teams embed flexible working practices. Through a six month pilot planned to start in […]
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals study new test for diagnosing adrenal insufficiency
Scientists at the University of Sheffield have developed a new at-home test using saliva instead of blood, with the aim of providing a more rapid and convenient way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency. The test works by detecting ‘waking’ cortisol, which avoids the need for patients to have long screening procedures in […]
Wales to invest £7million for national maternity system
The Welsh government has announced £7 million in funding to support the development of a national maternity system. Health Minister Eluned Morgan announced the programme stating “several recent reviews of maternity services in Wales and the UK have called for the creation of a unified digital system” and added that […]
Radar Healthcare joins HTN Innovators
HTN Innovators, launched last year, is a place to keep up-to-date with the latest news, case studies and offerings from the health tech supplier market. It’s a place to share learnings and experiences to educate and inspire, where we host in-depth and practical information form our network such as thought […]
NHS Digital launches API developer community
NHS Digital has launched a new online community to provide support and help on integrating with its Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The platform aims to support the health tech community who are working to integrate systems with national healthcare services. NHS Digital is now inviting professionals to join the forum to […]
3D prints support communication for visually impaired children in South Tees
3D prints to help visually impaired children communicate have been developed by The James Cook University Hospital and are now in use at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The models are made from thin layers of polylactic acid and include different shapes, textures and raised symbols. The colour, shape and […]
