Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) has published a revised Digital, Data and Technology (DDT) Strategy, which outlines their approach to utilising and embracing technology over the next four years. “We continue to build on existing mature digital foundations achieved to date,” commented Craig York, Chief Information Officer at MKUH. “This […]
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UK health data survey finds public support for controlled NHS data sharing
Results from a national survey of public opinion on sharing health data to support clinical care and research shows support for controlled NHS data sharing. Through an anonymised online survey that ran from February to September 2020, researchers wanted to understand public opinion on data sharing, including of mental health versus physical […]
Royal Papworth launches AI study to validate proof of concept
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a research study which focuses on the use of artificial intelligence in helping to diagnose heart valve diseases earlier. The Cardiovascular Acoustics and an Intelligent Stethoscope (CAIS) study – co-led by the University of Cambridge – aims to test and validate a screening tool […]
Feature: The role of AI and data in patient safety, Radar Healthcare
Feature by Radar Healthcare Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a daunting term in healthcare since it suggests that things are beyond our control. However, it’s important to really understand what AI is and the benefits it can provide to various aspects of healthcare. Firstly, what is AI? Artificial intelligence is […]
Feature: How Malinko is putting community services at the centre of NHS data strategy
As part of our focus on data strategy, HTN spoke to Malinko, to find out about their caseload management system, their partnership with NHS Wales, their goals for the future, and the importance of community health data sets for the NHS. We were joined for a virtual chat by Rob McGovern, Malinko’s […]
‘Better, broader, safer’ report published on use of health data for research
‘Better, broader, safer: using health data for research and analysis’ has been published, a report on how the safety and security of health data use can be improved. Professor Ben Goldacre was commissioned in February 2021 by the government to undertake the review. It is aimed at policy makers in […]
UCLH and UHB announce data partnership
A major digital health initiative has been launched that will see University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS FT work in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS FT, using data collected in acute care settings to improve patient care. Through the work UCLH will become a key partner in PIONEER, […]
Real-time hospital admissions data system for London ICS
A team of clinicians and researchers from across north west London are working to develop a new system to provide hospital admission data in real-time for partners across its Integrated Care System. By coordinating data from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s existing iCARE database and forming links with other existing […]
GM Care Record study published on ethnic inequalities in vaccine uptake
A study using data from the Greater Manchester Care Record to explore vaccine uptake among ethnic minority groups has been published. The study, entitled ‘Ethnic inequalities in COVID-19 vaccine uptake and comparison to seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in Greater Manchester, UK: A cohort study‘ was published on 3 March 2022. […]
Feature: data protection and cyber security strategy in healthcare
Data protection was the topic on the table when HTN spoke with BridgeHead Software about the digital and IT challenges facing NHS trusts in 2022. Following the company’s live webcast with us on 8 March 2022, which focused on what healthcare organisations can do when ransomware or malware hit, we spoke to […]
