University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender notice for an integrated digital patient pathway platform, worth up to £2 million. The platform is sought to help to deliver evidence-based care consistently across specialties, improve efficiency, reduce the risk of error or unwarranted variation, and ensure patients receive […]
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Black Country Healthcare on digital maturity, AI use and assessments, cyber security posture
A digital update shared in Black Country Healthcare’s September board meeting has outlined progress made around digital objectives, reflections from the trust’s digital maturity assessment, cyber security, and current uses of emerging tech including AI and ambient voice. Digital Maturity Assessment The trust’s annual Digital Maturity Assessment (DMA) demonstrates “iterative […]
Graphnet Health and Luscii partner to launch Graphnet Remote Monitoring platform
Graphnet Health and Luscii, an OMRON Healthcare Service, have announced the launch of an advanced remote monitoring platform, Graphnet Remote Monitoring. The platform is said to provide the “only fully integrated solution combining population health, shared care records, and remote monitoring”, to support the NHS to identify patients suitable for […]
Digital delivery, operating model and national systems in focus in NHS England’s board meeting
The NHS England board meeting this month discussed the need for consistency in digital delivery, an optimal operating model to balance local delivery with national standards, and noted the ongoing risks in digital, data, and technology, such as cyber threats and innovation uptake. The board echo the focus of the […]
NHS England Transformation Directorate launches survey to understand experiences of clinical systems in general practice
The NHS England Transformation Directorate has launched a survey to understand experiences of clinical systems and digital tools in general practice. The survey aims to “guide national thinking” and highlight priority areas for “supplier improvement, shape future investment in general practice digital systems and support ICBs to plan local improvement […]
Circle Health Group transforms governance and patient safety with Radar Healthcare
Circle Health Group, the UK’s largest private hospital group, has revolutionised its approach to governance and patient safety through a strategic partnership with Radar Healthcare. The digital transformation spans all 54 hospitals, enabling faster reporting, deeper insight, and strengthening the organisation’s safety culture. Circle Health Group wanted to move past […]
Sir James Mackey on progress in the short term and the vital role of technology in longer term transformation
In a letter to integrated care boards and NHS trusts, Sir James Mackey, chief executive officer at NHS England, has outlined expectations for providers on performance and finance for the year ahead, and how the 10 year health plan can be realised. Sir Mackey notes the particular focus on how […]
Barts Health shares data driven approach to patient safety, flow and care delivery
Barts Health has shared how a real-time data dashboard, linked to its EPR, has made an impact on patient safety, patient flow, and delivery of care. The M-BRACE project, presents key information in a single place, including data relating to risk of falls, low blood sugar, and delays in assessment […]
Funding competition offers £85 million for obesity pathway innovations
Innovate UK and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, in partnership with Lilly, are offering NHS organisations the chance to apply for a share of up to £85 million for projects offering innovative community and primary care based weight management pathways. The funding, comprising £50 million from the Department […]
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde test the market for trauma and orthopaedic EPR
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has issued a prior information notice seeking to test the market for a trauma and orthopaedics EPR solution to help improve patient record quality and access, and eliminate paper-based documentation. The health board notes the solution must be able to support both ongoing patient care […]
