NHS England has published its medium term planning framework to outline the priority deliverables ICBs and providers should focus on for the next three-to-five years. The framework sets out a new operating model, a revised foundation trust model, the creation of integrated health organisations, changes to the financial framework, and […]
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Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust introduces digital endoscopy reporting system
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has introduced a digital endoscopy reporting system called Medilogik, to support standardised reporting and real-time documentation of procedures. The solution was launched as a replacement to their previous reporting system and has helped to “enhance patient safety, streamline clinical workflows and improve the quality […]
HTN Now panel discusses interoperability and key steps towards making progress
In a recent HTN Now webinar, we were joined by Neill Crump, digital strategy director at Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Ananya Datta, associate director of primary care digital delivery at South East London ICS; and John Kosobucki, CEO of OX.DH. In the session, we discussed how health and care […]
George Eliot Hospital introduces digital interpretation service to maternity department
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is now using a digital interpretation service known as Wordskii-on-Wheels (WoW) to help remove language barriers, reduce health inequalities and improve accessibility within their maternity department. Donated by the League of Friends, WoW is a portable device that provides “on-demand telephone and video calls” whenever […]
NHS England plans procurement of cyber operations external attack surface management system
NHS England has shared plans for the reprocurement of the cyber operations external attack surface management system, launching a market engagement process. The engagement intends to brief the market ahead of procurement of a solution to protect IT systems that are internet-facing against cyber threats, with the scope to be […]
HTN Now webinar series for 2026 launches!
The HTN Now 2026 webinar schedule is out! If you’re interested to learn from leaders around the country (and world), deep dive into health tech domains from EPRs, AI, virtual wards, cloud, cyber security, primary care, patient flow, data, strategy, and more, and hear from experts leading digital change, register […]
Market engagement opens for patient flow system spanning seven mental health providers
Thames Valley and Wessex Adult Secure Provider Collaborative has opened a preliminary market engagement exercise for a patient flow clinical information system to be used across its low and medium adult mental health services, known as Shaped for Me. The collaborative, a partnership of seven mental health service providers including […]
Guy’s and St Thomas’ shares benefits realisation phase of EHR programme
The Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GST) Epic EHR programme has moved into a benefits realisation stage, with the board noting key updates on impact, benefits, and future plans. The trust shares a progress update stating that “while cumulative savings had been achieved, they remained below target”. Continued […]
Royal Free Hospital and North Middlesex University Hospital highlight use of AI contouring tool
The Royal Free Hospital and North Middlesex University Hospital have shared how the use of an AI contouring tool has helped to reduce time spent on manual processes and repetitive tasks within their radiography department. The AI software is being used to automate contouring within radiotherapy, replacing a manual process […]
Northern Care Alliance single EPR programme, EDMS plans, innovation adoption and cloud-first
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) has shared insights into digital progress and priorities, outlining risks associated with digital systems sustainability, and the latest updates on plans for a single EPR. A single EPR formed part of the trust’s most recent digital strategy, with a targeted go-live date of […]
