Barts Health has introduced a data anonymisation and exportation tool to complement its newly launched Barts Health Data Platform (BHDP), supporting researchers to access anonymised diagnostic scans. The BHDP, which is hosted in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud, has been designed to offer a dedicated workspace for research projects and the opportunity […]
Tag: Interoperability
Newcastle Hospitals enters into data partnerships
Newcastle Hospitals has entered into data partnerships with Flatiron Health and Promptly Health, to support the development of research-ready datasets to help improve patient care, focus on value of its data, and promote data-driven innovation. Recognising current limitations around data usage based on information being stored in different locations and […]
£76 million opportunity for a converged digital imaging platform opens in West Midlands
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS FT, on behalf of the West Midlands Imaging Network, has launched a procurement for a converged digital imaging platform, with the aim to support multiple NHS trusts within the region. The purpose of the platform is to support the imaging departments within 15 different trusts, offering […]
Interview: David Newey, digital health expert on the future of EPRs
In our latest HTN interview, we spoke with David Newey, interim chief digital transformation officer at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT), about the future of EPRs. We discussed some of the challenges of successful EPR implementation, with a particular focus on the financial pressures within the […]
Interview: Michael Wornow, computer science PhD candidate at Stanford University, California
For a recent HTN interview, we caught up with Michael Wornow, a computer science PhD student at Stanford University to discuss some of his most recent projects, including his involvement with research on Advancing Responsible Healthcare AI with Longitudinal EHR Datasets. Michael began by introducing himself as a PhD candidate currently […]
NHS England rare disease action plan highlights unified genomic record, test order management, central messaging infrastructure and standardised dataset
The latest progress report from NHS England on its Rare Disease Action Plan, highlights progress against its four priorities of faster diagnosis, increased awareness, better co-ordination of care, and improved access, as well as introducing three new actions, and outlining digital and data work streams. In its final year, the […]
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 […]
Interview: “We’re rearchitecting Australia’s entire digital health ecosystem” – Peter O’Halloran, chief digital officer at the Australian Digital Health Agency
For a recent interview, we caught up with Peter O’Halloran, Chief Digital Officer at the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency), to learn more about current projects and priorities, what’s in the pipeline for digital and data across the next five years, progress toward Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy, and […]
Feature: Enovacom on interoperability and data sharing in digital mental health
HTN was joined for a recent interview by Joshua Camacho, business development manager for the UK & Ireland at Enovacom, a company dedicated to development software enabling the exchange and sharing of patient data for healthcare organisations. Joshua shared insight into Enovacom’s work around digital mental health, sharing case studies […]
HL7 shares guidance on standards-based AI and ML data lifecycle
Health Level Seven International (HL7) has published guidance on the artificial intelligence and machine learning data lifecycle, intended as an “informative document” to help developers in promoting the use of of standards to “improve the trust and quality of interoperable data used in AI models”. The paper provides a range […]
