At HTN Now we were joined by a team of researchers to discuss their work exploring the opportunities and challenges for national digital health strategies in small island states, looking specifically at Bermuda. We welcomed Dr Kathrin Cresswell and Jay Evans from University of Edinburgh; Dr Rosemary Foster from the […]
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Barnsley Hospital NHS shares experience using Microsoft tech for virtual consultations
Microsoft has published a case study outlining how Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust partnered with OX.DH in order to deploy Microsoft technologies for video consultations, with the aim of delivering a “familiar, intuitive, integrated and easy-to-use solution”. The case study notes that although the trust had implemented Microsoft Teams to […]
Uni of Oxford spin-out Navenio secures over £5 million funding for US expansion
Over £5 million in funding has been secured by University of Oxford spin-out Navenio, with the funding aiming to support the organisation’s expansion into the US along with the development of their new innovations. Navenio’s tech – an indoor location and artificial intelligence tasking engine that uses smartphone sensors to provide […]
Former CEO of NHSX appointed to Quantexa advisory board
Global data and analytics software company Quantexa has announced three new additions to their advisory board, including former CEO of NHSX Michael Gould. Gould previously helped to launch the UK-Israel Technologies Hub with the aim of developing technology partnerships between companies from the two countries, and focused on “harnessing the […]
Multi-year contract to deliver Nervecentre tech as Ireland’s sole acute floor information system
Ireland’s Health Service Executive has awarded a multi-year contract to Cardiac Services to deliver Nervecentre’s software as Ireland’s sole country-wide acute floor information system (AFIS), with implementation to be phased across 40 hospitals. Nervecentre describes the vision of AFIS as providing “a single point of access to unscheduled and emergency […]
$60 million in Series B funding raised by Danish AI company Corti
Danish AI company Corti has announced that it has raised $60 million in Series B funding to support “continued growth in healthcare through advanced AI that understands patient needs and optimises clinician workflows”, with the funding also aiming to help the organisation expand its AI capabilities in public safety. Having […]
Ordnance survey mapping underpins new mobile data system for ambulances
A mobile data system capable of delivering “the most up-to-date and detailed mapping of Britain’s rural and urban areas including highly accurate road and addressing information”, is being rolled out across Yorkshire Ambulance Service in the hopes of improving at-scene response times and ultimately patient care, with a nationwide roll-out […]
Ten projects to explore how tech can support new approaches in care at home and in the community
The Health Foundation has announced that it has selected ten teams to explore how technology can enable new approaches to care at home and in the community through its £2 million innovation ‘Tech for Better‘ programme, with projects focusing on topics such as how technology can support people taking multiple […]
National Data Guardian, Information Commissioner and CMO for England call for effective information sharing
A call to action emphasising the duty of health and social care staff to share information on patient care has been published by NHS England, originating from national data guardian Dr Nicola Byrne, information commissioner John Edwards and chief medical officer for England Professor Chris Witty. The call to action highlights […]
South West London ICB board highlights progress and plans on updating the ICB’s digital offer and improving digital pathways
South West London ICB’s most recent board meeting was conducted virtually this month, as a result of industrial action. Amongst other areas, board members discussed the need to transform access to services, including a digital offer and improved digital pathways across the ICB. One of the first topics on the […]
