Poor IT systems factored in CQC failings, says DHSC report
30 July 2024
8:30 AM
Significant challenges with IT systems, most notably the provider portal, have contributed to failings at CQC, says DHSC report.
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Tavistock and Portman launches PEP in gender identity clinic
29 July 2024
1:30 PM
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust has announced the roll out of a patient engagement platform in its gender identity clinic.
Patient harm linked to GP tech is ‘underreported’, says report
29 July 2024
12:06 PM
Patient safety incidents relating to the use of GP online consultation tools have been underreported, according to an HSSIB investigation.
East Kent Hospitals pilots population health platform
29 July 2024
8:30 AM
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a population health platform to reduce preoperative consultation times.
Northampton General Hospital signs Nervecentre EPR contract
26 July 2024
1:30 PM
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust has signed a ten-year contract with Nervecentre to implement its electronic patient record system.
Government announces £100m for quantum research hubs
26 July 2024
11:00 AM
The government has announced £100m funding for five research hubs that will develop quantum technologies for healthcare and cybersecurity.
Warwickshire hospitals pilot AI appointment scheduling tool
26 July 2024
8:30 AM
Two NHS trusts in the Midlands are piloting an AI based scheduling tool in an effort to bring down waiting lists.
MHRA issues guidance on medical device surveillance regulation
22 January 2025
MHRA has issued fresh guidance to help medical device manufacturers prepare for upcoming regulatory changes.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
21 January 2025
Today’s coffee briefing covers the EU’s healthcare cyber security action plan and the UK’s approval
Digital Health sells to CloserStill
20 January 2025
Digital Health Intelligence has concluded a deal to sell its events, news and networks businesses
NHS trusts warned that ‘legacy debt’ could pose patient safety risk
20 January 2025
CSOs have warned that patient safety could be put at risk by NHS trusts historically
Cyber attack cost Synnovis estimated £32.7m in 2024
20 January 2025
The cyber attack on pathology provider Synnovis cost an estimated £32.7 million in 2024, company
