An in-house developed software tool is helping to tackle discharge delays at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, anonymising and analysing data relating to patient discharges to help identify those who could benefit from virtual ward review or early intervention to avoid delays. The High Risk of Delayed transfer […]
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International news in brief: South Australia ePCR, eReferral system success in Tasmania, AI learning platform
In our latest international news in brief, we take a look at some of the recent international health tech headlines that have caught our eye. AI-powered learning platform, Stepful, secures $31.5 Million in funding to address U.S. healthcare worker shortage The digital learning platform, Stepful recently received $31.5 million in […]
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB awards patient management system contract
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB has awarded a contract to digital solutions platform, IEG4 Limited, for a digitalised end-to-end patient management system, with a contract lifecycle value of £497,600 over 3 years. The ICB has procured the solution to support referrals, assessment, approvals, contracting, payment […]
Digital and data capability self-assessment tool launched by NHS Education for Scotland
NHS Education for Scotland has launched a new digital and data capability self-assessment tool designed to help guide individuals through the Digital and Data Capability Framework. Announcing the launch of the tool on LinkedIn, NHS Education for Scotland’s digital workforce communication and engagement manager, Debbie Murray, shared how it allows […]
Review of cancer services in Wales highlights risks from fragmented digital systems and the need for more consistent national data standards
A report titled “Cancer Services in Wales: A review of the strategic approach to improving the timeliness of diagnosis and treatment” has been published by the Auditor General for Wales, outlining that “despite increased investment, there is a continuing failure to meet the national performance targets for cancer”, highlighting risks […]
Feature: Building confidence in AI telephony tools for primary care
By Max Gattlin, Commercial Director, X-on Health The latest NHS England figures show that general practice delivered a record 38.6m appointments in October 2024 (or more than 40m if you include COVID-19 jabs), that’s the highest ever one-month total on record. Alongside this, primary care struggles with overwhelming demand and […]
Launching the HTN AI and Data Awards!
We’re officially launching the HTN AI and Data Awards, to share and celebrate how these technologies are making an impact across health and care. The awards programme is designed to provide a platform for projects and innovations that are helping to shape future services and to showcase how AI and […]
Kidney Beam secures £610k investment to support virtual kidney care
UK health tech startup, Kidney Beam, has received £610,000 in seed funding to help with improving virtual kidney care. The Kidney Beam app offers a range of physio-led virtual exercises, education, nutrition and wellbeing programmes specifically designed for people with kidney disease. With the funding, Kidney Beam plans to expand […]
Mid and South Essex ICB board highlight digital and data in supporting total triage, whole system stewardship, modern general practice, resilience, and more
The latest board papers from Mid and South Essex ICB have highlighted the impact of digital tools and data in supporting a number of different projects and priorities, including total triage, whole system stewardship, modern general practice, emergency preparedness, resilience and response, and more. In the area of primary care, […]
Digital Health and Care Wales to procure £5m audit solution
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) has shared a prior information notice for the procurement of a ‘National Intelligent Integrated Audit Solution’, with a budget of up to £5 million. The aim of the audit solution is to “monitor user access to the NHS Wales single patient record” and to […]
