Apple has launched new health features which will expand their scope of health technology, introducing mental health features such as an emotion and daily mood tracker, as well as features around vision health. Introduced through iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10, the new mental health features will allow users to […]
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“We need to be ambitious and bold” – exploring the digital focus in Sussex’s ICS strategy
NHS Sussex has released their five-year integrated care strategy, ‘Improving Lives Together’, which outlines the integrated care system’s plans to improve health and care for the local population. One of the key priorities the strategy emphasises is “improving the use digital technology and information.” As it stands, Sussex has undertaken […]
Breaking down barriers to digital access: New Zealand introduces Zero Data initiative
New Zealand has introduced a new Zero Data initiative to allow members of the public access to key health sector websites via their mobile phones, without incurring data use charges. Launched by Te Whatu Ora, an organisation that leads the day-to-day running of the health system across New Zealand, the programme […]
Researchers develop speech analysis app to diagnose depression
Specialists from Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) and Semmelweis University are developing an app based on speech analysis, designed to help diagnose depression. The AI-based technology is hoped to speed up screening for the disorder, and is currently functional, however it requires further testing before launching the developers […]
South East London ICB appoints new chief digital information officer
South East London Integrated Care Board has announced the appointment of their new chief digital information officer, Philippa Kirkpatrick. Described as “passionate about reducing inequalities in access to healthcare, and in ensuring healthcare is culturally sensitive and accessible to all members of our diverse population”, Philippa’s vision is “for digital […]
UK Gov updates good practice guide for digital health tech
The Department of Health and Social Care has updated its guidance on ‘good practice for digital and data-driven technologies’, with ‘strengthened and expanded’ practical advice. As of 6 January 2021, the government has published its latest code of conduct to support ‘innovators’ in the digital healthcare technology sector. The advice […]
