The online portal, DrDoctor, is set to save the NHS tens of millions of pounds by reducing the number of missed appointments as well as making it easier and more convenient for patients to make and manage bookings. Patients can also fill in medical forms before they arrive using the […]
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NHS England invests in 4 new innovations
NHS England has invested in 4 technologies through NHS England’s Innovation and Technology Payment programme: HeartFlow, the Advanced image analysis software that creates a 3D model of the coronary arteries and analyses the impact that blockages have on blood flow to rapidly diagnose patients with suspected coronary artery disease. The […]
Research highlights current state of mobile working for GPs
Recent research from Egton has highlighted the current state of mobile working and technology following a survey conducted with 1,003 UK GPs in August 2018. When asked about mobile working 70% said they see technology as important to facilitating mobile care, with 34% of the audience having said the need […]
University Hospital Southampton shares digital innovations
Clinicians and IT experts at Southampton’s teaching hospitals have shared some of their pioneering digital initiatives with NHS leaders. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of 16 centres of excellence – known as global digital exemplars – selected by the Department of Health to develop and share innovations. […]
BMA launches Dr Diary app to track workload
Doctors can now keep tabs on their workload with ‘Dr Diary’, a bespoke app created and launched today by the BMA. Dr Diary allows consultants, staff, associate specialist and specialty doctors and medical academics to input easily their day-to-day activities and compile reports to document workload over time. Job-planning meetings […]
AI wearable eye tracking device available through NHS Supply Chain Framework
The EyeControl – a communication device for individuals with Locked-In Syndrome – is now available on NHS Supply Chain Framework. It is the world’s first AI-powered, wearable eye tracking device, enabling 24/7 immediate communication, both for emergency and social purposes, a feat that previous solutions have not addressed. Or Retzkin, […]
Digital tech fund to tackle healthcare challenges
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £9 million to develop more effective and efficient treatments through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. The funding is for businesses with ideas to develop novel digital technology solutions for healthcare challenges with funding provided by UK Research and Innovation and […]
Genomics England selects Congenica to provide clinical decision support services
Genomics England has chosen Congenica as its Clinical Decision Support Service partner to help deliver the new NHS Genomic Medicine Service, which rolls out this month. The decision follows a competitive tender process involving the leading providers of genomic diagnostic decision support. Congenica’s SapientiaTM platform was selected using robust criteria […]
HTN 100: Chester partnership, University College London Hospitals and a new way to fit artificial limbs
University College London Hospitals selects Ingenica University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has selected Ingenica Solutions inventory management solution, Ingenica 360 IM, for implementation across the Trust. The ability to track and trace products will enable UCLH to improve inventory and supply chain operations, improve efficiencies, and enhance patient safety. […]
Matt Hancock launches tech vision
Outdated and obstructive NHS IT systems will become a thing of the past, Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has said as he launches his technology vision in The Future of Healthcare. This report outlines plans to introduce minimum technical standards that digital services and IT systems in the […]
