Welcome to our latest news in brief, where we cover some of the stories that have caught our eye over the past month, from educational animation to VR learning, AI detection tools and more. Hull University Teaching Hospitals creates epilepsy animation for young people Epilepsy specialists at Hull University Teaching […]
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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 […]
HTN Now panel discuss driving productivity through impactful EPR optimisation
For a recent HTN Now webinar we were joined by experts from Ideal Health to discuss ways to unlock the full potential of an EPR and achieve real, impactful productivity and performance gains through strategic optimisation.. The session looked at ways to work smarter and enhance the user experience in […]
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 […]
Royal Cornwall Hospitals review total cost of eCare EPR project and progress to going live
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has placed the total cost of its eCare EPR project at £43 million, with implementation expected to be completed by June 2026. £13.3 million of this figure is reportedly to be spent with the trust’s main software provider. The trust has been working with […]
Help judge the HTN Now Awards 2025/26
The HTN Now Awards are back…and we would love your help with the judging process! The HTN Now Awards – for health tech innovators, health care teams and suppliers to showcase how they’re making an impact for health and care – are back for another year! The awards provide a […]
Countess of Chester shares digital and data roadmap to 2028
A digital and data roadmap to 2028 from the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has outlined key updates, launches, and procurements, including EPR optimisation, AI pilots, and a LIMS solution. A new digital strategy is also in development and expected to be published in 2025/26. For 2025/26, focuses […]
