HTN is delighted to announce 2,000 free tickets have been made available for NHS employees to attend any of the sessions at our next Health Tech for the Now event. Taking place virtually between 20-23 September, the fourth in our 2021 series, we’re set to explore ICS digital strategies, change […]
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Video: Digital programmes and learnings from the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
On the first day of HTN Now June, we were joined by Gavin Newman, Digital Programme Manager from the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH), based in Birmingham. The session was focused on discussing paperless transformation and lessons, based on the experiences from one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. […]
Health Foundation explores opportunities and challenges of automation
The Health Foundation, working with the University of Oxford, has published research into the opportunities and challenges for automation and artificial intelligence in healthcare. The research study explored the potential of automation in primary care, the increasing number of areas for automation, how AI and robotic technologies are being applied to […]
Feature: Civica moving to the cloud
It’s been an eventful year for Civica who, as well as moving many of their software solutions to the cloud, have also hit the headlines for new partnerships with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust – which chose the company’s Cito cloud software for integration with its Electronic Health […]
Midlands Partnership digital strategy out for consultation
The Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has released a version of its digital strategy for 2021-2026, opening for wider input and consultation ahead of a final publication. The trust said, to date, the strategy has been formulated following over 100 hours of consultation from all stakeholders to support the development […]
HTN Voice: It’s going to be quite a handover…
Feature by Highland Marketing Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has been abruptly replaced by Sajid Javid. The Highland Marketing advisory board consider the huge agenda he is now facing, and what it could – and should – mean for health tech. Matt Hancock’s downfall as health and social […]
News in Brief: Alder Hey’s new HR app, NHS invests in respiratory app
For all the main health tech headlines from this week, keep an eye on our latest news archive, which features important stories from the past few days. This includes the opening of applications for an NHSX digital health funding award, the launch of Boots’ online doctor services, and the release […]
Royal College of Midwives welcomes NHS announcement on digital maternity records
The Royal College of Midwives has welcomed the news that NHS England will invest millions into speeding up the adoption of digital maternity records. Following the announcement that the NHS is set to provide £52 million to support the implementation of online maternity records, which will allow women easy access to […]
The King’s Fund – the role of smarter hospitals within an integrated care landscape
The King’s Fund, a health and care improvement charity in England, recently delivered a virtual panel discussion on the topic of smarter hospitals within integrated care. The latest session, entitled ‘the journey towards a smarter hospital within a new integrated care landscape’ was sponsored by IBM, hosted by Julia Cream, […]
NHSX opens funding to accelerate the adoption of digital health technologies
NHSX has now opened applications for The Digital Health Partnership Award, a scheme created to help NHS organisations in England bid for funding to accelerate the adoption of digital health technologies that support patients with long-term conditions. The award, which opens to bids from 1 July 2021, will run across […]
