In the second instalment of this two-part series, HTN looks back over the 20 most popular stories we’ve brought to you over the past 12 months. To read the first 10 stories in part one please see our article here. Asda and Medicspot partner for in-store virtual GP service In July, […]
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Health Tech Learnings & Reflections 2020: “more was achieved in eight weeks…than in the past decade”
As we reach the festive season and prepare to welcome 2021, there’s a lot to reflect on. It’s fair to say that 2020 has been an eventful year but, away from the headlines as the year comes to a chaotic close, there’s also plenty to be proud of. And even […]
Year in review part one: your top 20 HTN articles
In this two-part series, HTN is looking back over the 20 most popular stories we’ve brought to you over the past 12 months. 2020 has brought forth many incredible news stories from the world of healthcare and technological development, here we pick 10 of the most popular: NHSX launches remote […]
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Elsevier acquires virtual simulation training platform Elsevier has acquired Shadow Health, a Florida-based developer of virtual simulations in nursing and healthcare education. The solutions help to train and prepare nurses and healthcare practitioners for clinical settings by using simulations. It enable learners to practice and apply their clinical reasoning skills through life-like […]
Healthtech start-up launches tool to help reduce working from home issues
A health tech start-up has launched a new tool aimed to assess employees’ working from home set-up by using their webcam. Through a 10 minute assessment, the AI tool analyses shoulder positioning, screen-to-eye distance, screen height and lower back support, and also assesses wellbeing factors such as natural light, clutter and […]
From AI to support colonoscopies to strokes: the diverse applications of AI in healthcare
In September, 42 AI projects joined the NHS AI Lab through its AI in Health and Care Award programme. The programme is run in partnership with the Accelerated Access Collaborative and NHSX, and forms part of the NHS Artificial Intelligence Lab announced by Matt Hancock in 2019. £140m is to be invested […]
West Lothian Council adopts tech to improve medication adherence
West Lothian Council has adopted a new medication management system to help improve medication adherence and compliance, said to be by 80%. The programme, called YOURmeds, allows users to keep track of when they need to take their medication and report whether they have done so or not. This data […]
Birmingham and Solihull STP plans Health Information Exchange
Birmingham and Solihull STP has announced plans to launch a Health Information Exchange (HIE) in the next few months. The first phase of the platform will include GP practice records, basic information from secondary care, including hospitals, mental health and community services, radiology and pathology results and maternity records. Following going live, information from community […]
Virtual patient training platform launched
A virtual reality and augmented reality tech provider, built by an NHS trauma surgeon, has launched a new training programme focusing on interactions with a ‘virtual patient’. The new programme aims to support medics and trainees to interact with AI-powered ‘patients’, either through their tablet, desktop or VR or AR […]
HTN Voice: Getting the NHS ready for digital
The Highland Marketing advisory board wanted to discuss how health and care organisations can make sure they are ready to implement technology and get the best use out of it. Who better to lead the discussion than James Freed, chief information officer for Health Education England? “Every year,” James […]
