Applications for a London-based digital health Accelerator are now open, as part of efforts to increase NHS and patient access to cutting-edge technologies. The DigitalHealth.London Accelerator is targeting innovative healthtech businesses, and inviting them to apply to receive help to develop and deploy digital solutions to some of the NHS’ […]
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Scotland’s digital health champions recognised
The winners have been revealed at the Holyrood Connect Digital Health and Care Awards 2019, celebrating Scotland’s digital health champions. William Edwards, director of eHealth at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, won the Digital Leader Award. Edwards has led the development of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s digital strategy, which […]
NHS Digital rolling out Schedule 2 and 3 Controlled Drugs via EPS
NHS Digital has announced the roll out of schedule 2 and 3 Controlled Drugs (CDs) via the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) following a successful pilot process. The pilot process tested the functionality across 64 practices from October last year. GP practices will be able to send all Schedule 2 & 3 CDs, […]
NHS X: Industry Reaction
The government recently announced a newly formed organisation NHSX to oversee digital, data and technology. The new unit will effectively take a position above NHS Digital, who is believed will continue with its current remit. We asked industry leaders for their comment and reaction to the newly formed organisation. Contributors […]
New code of conduct for artificial intelligence systems
A new code of conduct for artificial intelligence and other data-driven technologies has been launched to ensure systems are safe for the NHS. The code has been drawn up with support from industry, academics and patient groups to provide a gold standard set of principles to help tackle areas such as […]
SBRI Healthcare awards £1.25 million to 13 innovations
SBRI Healthcare has awarded £1.25 million to help fund the development of thirteen separate innovations relating to musculoskeletal disorder and dentistry, oral health and oral cancers. The pioneering projects were discovered through a nationwide call by SBRI Healthcare earlier this year for innovations to tackle healthcare problems in these fields. […]
NHSX unit launched to oversee digital
The government has announced a newly formed organisation NHSX to oversee digital, data and technology. The new unit will effectively take a position above NHS Digital, who is believed will continue with its current remit. NHSX will take forward digital transformation in the NHS, allowing patients and staff to benefit […]
North of Scotland Care Portal Launched
Four NHS boards in the North of Scotland have now gone live with a new health and care portal from Orion. NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, NHS Orkney, and NHS Shetland staff now have a single view of patient information held in different IT systems across the boards. The portal covers […]
Matt Hancock: email must replace paper in the NHS
Matt Hancock during a speech at an NHS England conference has outlined an ambition for healthcare staff to email patients directly with information on appointments to reduce delays, boost cyber security and cut wastage. In the speech Hancock said “Email is as secure and cheaper than communicating through paper and fax […]
Health Tech Awards 2019: New Categories Added
HTN is delighted to announce the finalised categories for the Health Tech Awards 2019. Early in the month we asked the HTN community for their ideas and suggestions for new categories for the Awards. We would like to thank everyone who provided input in to this process and we are […]
