We were joined by Dr Hatim Abdulhussein for our latest interview. Hatim is National Clinical Lead for AI and Digital Media Workforce at the Directorate of Innovation, Digital and Transformation at Health Education England (HEE), in addition to his role as a GP. Hatim shared some of the AI projects […]
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NICE updates evidence standards framework to include AI and data-driven tech
The National Institute for Health and and Care Excellence (NICE) has updated their evidence standards framework (ESF), working with stakeholders, system partners and thought leaders to ensure that digital health technologies (DHTs) are “clinically effective and offer value to the health and care system”. Originally published in December 2018, the […]
Interoperability specialist merges with terminology management supplier
Interoperability specialists Lyniate and healthcare terminology management solution CareCom have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Lyniate, who recently merged with NextGate, a patient identity data management solution, said its latest merger is “to further extend the company’s ability to offer a complete suite of interoperability solutions.” With the addition of CareCom’s […]
Study launches to explore artificial intelligence to identify fractures in children
A new study has launched at Great Ormond Street Hospital to research the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify fractures in children and to develop an AI tool to help. The study is supported by nearly £1 million in funding as part of a National Institute for Health […]
The Walton Centre to develop chatbot to target waiting lists
The Walton Centre NHS FT and a consultancy services company have partnered to develop an artificial intelligence chatbot. Tata Consultancy Services is working with the trust to develop an automated solution to help reduce waiting times for patients and create efficiencies. Initially the chatbot will be developed as a prototype, be […]
HTN Festival: Open Medical on adding value to your EPR
The HTN Festival concluded with a live session by Open Medical on adding value to your electronic patient record (EPR) and what it means in the context of digital health, delivered by Medical Director and orthopaedic surgeon Michael Shenouda. Michael began by laying out important questions to consider around the […]
Wales to evaluate AI pain management tech
A funding programme in Wales is to support a pilot phase and evaluation of an artificial intelligence (AI) powered pain assessment tool. Life Sciences Hub Wales, with the Gwent Regional Partnership Board via its Technology Enabled Care Programme, will be providing funding for 12 months to pilot the PainChek tool in care environments […]
Automation Cafe: challenges with robotic process automation
Darren Atkins, Chief Technology Officer for Intelligent Automation at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, has set up a series of live interactive sessions for all professionals working in automation, called the ‘Automation Cafe Live!’ The sessions have been set up in his own time, Darren said, “so that people […]
Interview: Dr Janak Gunatilleke on solving problems with technology and data
For our latest interview we spoke to Dr Janak Gunatilleke to find out more about his experiences and particular interests in the world of digital healthcare. Here’s what Janak had to say… Can you tell us a bit about your background and your role? I started off my working life […]
GP Data for Planning and Research programme “the jargon has to stop when we talk about data”
NHS Digital has released an update on the GP Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) programme, publishing findings from its ‘listening report’, ahead of moving onto an engagement phase of developing ‘an effective communications campaign’. The listening report highlights that “it is crucial that patients and the public understand how […]
