At HTN Now, we were joined by Vijay Magon from CCube Solutions for a discussion on forming a patient-centric health and care record and creating a true single source of information. To set the scene, Vijay provided some background information on CCube Solutions, explaining they have been running for 25 […]
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“Showing the art of what’s possible”: panel discussion explores what good looks like for virtual consultations
The latest panel discussion hosted by HTN explored the question of what good looks like for virtual consultations, from a technology, patient, NHS system and clinical perspective. To bring a variety of expert insights and viewpoints to the discussion, we were joined by Dr Penny Kechagioglou, chief clinical information officer […]
New registry to provide directory of NHS sites using AI for imaging
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has announced the creation of an artificial intelligence registry in imaging, which it hopes will “streamline and facilitate the adoption of AI by providing a comprehensive directory of all NHS sites currently using AI tools as part of their imaging work”. At present, the […]
“It’s about how can we make an intentional, positive impact on the health of the population” Preeti Sud, director of strategy and innovation at Mid and South Essex NHS
We recently interviewed Preeti Sud, director of strategy and innovation for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Preeti spoke with us about her insights on change management and digital strategy. As head of the strategy unit, Preeti described how her team support the trust with strategy and also with […]
Cambridge University Hospitals highlight AI tool for preparing for scans
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT has highlighted the impact of an artificial intelligence tool, developed at Addenbrooke’s, in reducing the amount of preparation time for radiotherapy treatment. The solution, OSAIRIS, is being used at Addenbrooke’s for prostate and head and neck cancers, and is said to “significantly reduce the amount of time […]
Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel and Dr Penny Kechagioglou launch integrative oncology app
Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel, an integrative medicine physician and Dr Penny Kechagioglou, consultant clinical oncologist, have launched an integrative oncology app and website, which is free at the point of use for all adult cancer patients globally. The Oncio App – Integrative Oncology in action – is a free app available to […]
£10 million digital health check market engagement launches
A market engagement exercise has launched for the new Digital NHS Health Check service announced by the government last week. The DHSC is looking to develop a digital version of the NHS Health Check, to provide users with more choice about where and when to have a check. It aims […]
Train, retain, reform – NHS England’s Workforce Plan published
NHS England has published the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, to outline measures to address the current 112,000 staffing shortfall, and to highlight how it will support staff retention, increase education and training, and capitalise on technology to support reforms. The plan sets out an ambition that by 2036/37 – with retention […]
NHS England and Microsoft agree new deal
NHS England and Microsoft have agreed a five-year deal to provide all NHS organisations with access to Microsoft 365 productivity tools. It means all NHS staff will be able to use Microsoft 365 apps, such as Office 365, with the deal also including Microsoft security solutions, providing capabilities for threat protection, data governance […]
Scottish health tech start up signs deals with NHS Highland and NHS Forth Valley
Infix Support, a health tech start-up based in Scotland, has signed contracts with NHS Highland and NHS Forth Valley to implement its software. Founded by consultant anaesthetist Dr Matthew Freer in 2019, the software is said to improve operating theatre efficiency and support waiting list management through its virtual portal. […]
