Innovation challenges across Wales have opened, looking to procure innovative solutions to reduce missed appointments and modernise bowel screening pathways under its Contracts for Innovation Cymru (CfIC) programme. With ambitions to reduce the number of missed appointments and improve access to planned care, CfIC is seeking innovations addressing areas including […]
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and DHCW on data use, cloud, and dashboards
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has shared an update on its use of data in clinical decision making, service planning, and performance improvement, noting the role of tech and digital skills in enabling staff to both access and use reliable information. Use of the National Data Resource (NDR) has […]
£10 million framework for ambient voice tech opens across Wales
Digital Health and Care Wales is launching a £10 million open framework agreement for ambient voice technology (AVT) solutions, aiming to support the adoption of tech to improve clinical documentation processes. The agreement is intended to maintain a “pre-qualified list” of AVT suppliers, who will have to meet conditions enabling their participation […]
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board progresses towards integrated health record
The board of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has highlighted its focus on scoping a business case for an integrated health record, and has set out work on its new digital and data strategy. Board approval was granted back in July of 2024 to proceed with the preparation of […]
Wales critical care collaboration to explore video and immersive tech
A collaboration between Welsh critical care services and the University of Warwick is exploring how immersive technologies can bring specialist support closer to those on the frontline, with an aim to support decision making during remote care or patient transfers. The 999 REACH (Remote Access for Enhanced, Adaptive, Collaborative Healthcare) […]
HTN special report: Deep dive into digital transformation across Wales
HTN Special Report: Wales In this special report into digital transformation across Wales, sponsored by Altera Digital Health, we explore the latest on national ambitions, current programmes and priorities across Welsh health boards, and insights from digital leaders. To gain perspectives and insights, we interviewed Mark Hutchinson, executive vice president […]
Wales completes GP practices move to EMIS Web
Digital Health and Care Wales has announced every GP practice in Wales is now using EMIS Web, with the final practices going live to complete the national roll out. 193 GP practices have transition from Vision to EMIS Web, with Riverside Medical Practice in Caerphilly and Newport Surgery in Pembrokeshire […]
Roll-out of digital eye care programme continues across Wales
The digital eye care programme is continuing to be rolled out across Wales, with the Welsh Government issuing an update on its current status by health board for the OpenEyes national EPR and OPERAi national electronic referral system for eye care. All health boards have now implemented both systems either […]
National assessment of maternity and neonatal care in Wales shares findings and recommendations around digital and data
A national assurance assessment of maternity and neonatal care and services in Wales has made a series of findings and recommendations around the role of digital and data, noting in particular the requirement for better real-time data availability and coordination, and further investments in digital and infrastructure. The assessment was […]
NHS Wales App introduces visibility of waiting list position
The latest update to the NHS Wales App has introduced visibility for patients on their current position on NHS waiting lists, enabling them to view their referrals into hospital care, see details of upcoming appointments, and access information on managing their health while waiting for treatment. So far, more than […]
