Mater Private Network, a private hospital business in Ireland, has signed a deal with MEDITECH to implement its electronic health record (EHR). The system will be introduced to replace a paper-based process and a number of systems used across its specialties and locations, the company said. As part of the […]
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Social Value Model to be adopted in all procurements
From 1st April 2022, all NHS providers will be required to adopt the Government’s Social Value Model and include a minimum of 10% weighting on net zero and social value into tenders, the NHS Procurement Transformation team within NHS England and Improvement has stated. This month, new guidance has been published […]
NHSE/I Director of Transformation to launch #SolvingTogether initiative
A new programme led by Tim Ferris, Director of Transformation at NHS England and Improvement, to share ideas on recovering services, redesigning care delivery and addressing health inequalities, is to formally launch. Developed by NHS Horizons, who work to support change in the NHS and wider health and care system, […]
Industry View: health tech experts react to current challenges within the digital industry
Here at HTN we sent out a call for comment to understand some of the current market challenges, which proved to be a popular topic. Outlining what those challenges are and how they can be solved – many of you sent in your views and perspectives. Below is a focused […]
Peppy expands Women’s Digital Health service
Peppy, a digital health platform providing workplace health support, has expanded its Women’s Digital Health Service to include more aspects of women’s health, including gynaecology, contraception, common conditions such as PCOS, and more. The launch of additional support comes in direct response to the company’s clients requesting a fuller health […]
Barnsley Hospital focus on innovative working and new technology in five-year strategy
With the COVID-19 pandemic triggering change throughout the NHS and causing a need to reset and refocus, this week Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust published its new five-year strategy to capture the trust’s new vision, and how they will seek to achieve their aims. The strategy begins by stating, ‘We […]
Artificial intelligence and infrared technology supports malaria detection
Scientists at the University of Glasgow and partner institutes, have developed a ‘fast and simple way’ to identify the ageing mosquitos which transmit malaria. The study was led by the University of Glasgow Institute of Biodiversity Animal Health and Comparative Medicine and School of Chemistry, along with the Ifakara Health […]
NHS bootcamp for US health tech innovators
The first International Boot Camp by the Yorkshire & Humber AHSN is set to support US healthcare providers to bring their products into the NHS market. The boot camp builds on Yorkshire & Humber AHSN’s existing programme, Propel@YH, a digital health accelerator scheme that seeks to bring inward investment into […]
HTN’s online event series dates revealed
HTN is delighted to reveal the dates for HTN Now, our online event series that engages tens of thousands of people each year. Whether you join us live or catch-up when it’s the best time for you – the event doesn’t end on the day – our journalists focus in […]
‘What Good Looks Like’ guidance for nursing published
The Transformation Directorate at NHS England has published its ‘What Good Looks Like’ (WGLL) guidance specifically to support nurse leaders accountable for digital transformation. Last September, NHSX (now the Transformation Directorate at NHS England), published its ‘What Good Looks Like’ (WGLL) framework for NHS leaders, to support organisations with advice on best […]
