A clinical trial at Western Eye Hospital, led by researchers from Imperial College London and University College London, has found an AI-supported test can help predict eye disease. Using retinal imaging technology, the tool was able to identify areas of the eye that were showing signs of a common condition […]
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NICE opens consultation on proposed changes to health technology appraisal
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has opened a public consultation on its planned changes for health technology appraisal, following a consultation review into its processes that closed in April 2021. An initial draft health technology evaluations manual has been shared, as well as a survey to seek […]
NHSX opens markets engagement into booking and appointment management solutions
NHSX has opened a market engagement exercise to gather information to investigate the current market capabilities and possible solutions to shape booking and referral appointment management. Relevant suppliers are being invited to participate through a questionnaire, as part of the NHSX Booking Referrals Appointment Management (BRAM) programme. The main aim […]
Video: Digitising Lloyd George records at HTN Digital Primary Care
As we continue to recap the HTN Digital Primary Care event from early August, we next revisit our session with Vijay Magon, Managing Director of CCube Solutions. In his live discussion, Vijay chiefly focused on the case – and options available – for managing Lloyd George records. In this write-up, […]
DAPB approves NHS Digital’s latest pathology information standards
The Data Alliance Partnership Board (DAPB) has given approval to NHS Digital’s new set of pathology information standards. According to NHS Digital, this is a ‘positive step’ for the future of pathology and contributes to the ‘overall objective’ of improving patient care. It’s hoped the new standards will ‘enable clinicians […]
NHS e-Referral Service reveals roadmap of improvement plans
The NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) has shared its latest improvements to the system, as well as plans for further enhancements and estimated delivery dates for these. The service says it is “continually improving to make it easier, quicker and more convenient to use” and has set out its vision as […]
New interactive dashboard shows local GP inequalities across England
The Primary Care Unit at the University of Cambridge has created a new, interactive dashboard which allows local health systems to view the inequalities in the distribution of the general practice workforce, across individual practices and areas. Hosted on the Primary Care Unit website, the dashboard shows data from across all […]
NICE and the AHSN Network announce new healthcare innovation collaboration
NICE – the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence – and the Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) have revealed plans for a new collaboration. The two organisations are set to work together on embedding innovations into the healthcare system, for the benefit of patients. By combining their strengths, skills, […]
Health Tech Trends Series, we would love to hear from you!
The HTN Health Tech Trends Series, sponsored by InterSystems, is back for the latest round of questions! The HTN team are now working on the next features in the series and we would love your help to answer six questions. We would like to understand, in terms of digital transformation, […]
Humber, Coast & Vale ICS opens £2m tender for single maternity system
Humber, Coast and Vale Integrated Care System (ICS) has opened a £2 million tender to procure a single maternity system. The ICS is looking for a supplier to be in place for April 2022 to deliver a single system to be used across three or four local trusts, including Hull […]
