Harris Computer Corporation has completed an agreement to acquire Allscripts’ electronic heath record business segment, which includes Allscripts’ Sunrise, Paragon, TouchWorks, Opal and dbMotion tools. In a £528 million ($700 million) deal, the purchase price consideration consists of a fixed price of £505 million ($670 million) to be paid at closing, […]
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North West Anglia NHS launch virtual respiratory ward
North West Anglia NHS FT has launched a ‘virtual respiratory ward’, to support ‘stepdown discharge’ for COVID-19 patients. The initiative will see patients supported at home, through Spirit Health’s CliniTouch Vie technology, where hospital teams at the trust can monitor patients remotely. By offering the service, the trust hopes to free […]
Yorkshire and Humber AHSN shares new report on artificial intelligence for guided clinical coaching
Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) has published a new report that focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) and personalised care can help improve health and wellbeing. Entitled ‘Patient feedback on the benefits of artificial intelligence guided clinical coaching’, the 31-page document focuses on how a personalised and […]
NHS AI Lab publishes blueprint for artificial intelligence validation
The NHS Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (NHS AI Lab) has published a new blueprint focusing on artificial intelligence validation. Entitled ‘NCCID case study: Setting standards for testing Artificial Intelligence’, the blueprint follows an evaluation into the performance of AI models using data from the national COVID-19 Chest Imaging Database, and highlights […]
Eight innovation projects share £9 million
Eight innovation projects are to share funding of more than £9 million, as part of a cancer innovation programme. SBRI Healthcare, in partnership with the NHS Cancer Programme and the Accelerated Access Collaborative, announced the eight late stage innovation projects that support earlier diagnosis, coordination, communication, scanning and imaging, medical […]
Social robot launched to support young people with autism in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP) and the Association of Colleges (AoC) have funded an engaging social robot designed to support young people – with complex educational needs – to help improve their communication and confidence levels. The QTrobot has been rolled-out at Bridge College in Openshaw to […]
Ophthalmology patient video series goes live with NHSE/I
A new ophthalmology patient video series has gone live through NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I). In support of the National Outpatient Transformation and Pathway Improvement Programmes, HCI – a health information video provider – has worked with NHSE/I to produce 28 patient-facing ophthalmology information videos. The videos will be […]
NHS patient waiting times platform live in England
The My Planned Care platform – which provides patients with the latest waiting times for hospital appointments, treatments and procedures – is expected to be launched by NHS England today. The online resource has been developed specifically to support those waiting for elective surgeries, as HTN reported earlier this month, […]
Central and North West London NHS to trial chatbot tech
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust has launched a trial of an AI chatbot to support mental health services for Londoners – including those who have been referred for support and are waiting for an appointment. The aim of the trial is to explore if the chatbot, which […]
NHS Borders launches virtual ward for Covid patients
NHS Borders has launched a new virtual ward for three types of patients with COVID-19. The Health Board has opened a trial to run to from 31 March 2022, with patients who have had a face-to-face assessment with a clinician then being referred to a virtual ward. Patients referred to […]
