Guy’s and St Thomas’ issues £175m tender for new EHR
23 May 2019
9:00 AM
The contract includes a requirement for GPs to have direct access to the EHR as well as having the option of linking up to neighbouring trusts.
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Tara Donnelly calls for digital health solutions to be accessible for all
23 May 2019
12:05 AM
As digital services in the NHS are becoming increasingly popular, it’s vital they are user friendly, Donnelly told a conference at The King’s Fund.
Collaboration key to “get most” out of technology to prevent heart disease
22 May 2019
2:00 PM
Computer science, engineering and medicine need to work together to develop the best technology to prevent heard disease, the British Heart Foundation says.
AI needs quality NHS data to succeed, director of research centre says
22 May 2019
11:00 AM
Professor Reza Razavi also said patient engagement is vital if we don’t want to “sour the pitch” for other data-driven initiatives in the future.
Action for Children invests in mood tracking app for kids
22 May 2019
12:05 AM
Action for Children has introduced Mind of My Own’s apps as a way for children to digitally share worries and concerns in confidence.
GPs burdened with responsibility of ‘policing’ online pharmacies
21 May 2019
2:00 PM
Situations where patients pick their medication “off the shelf” is dangerous but relying on GPs to OK the prescription is “inappropriate”, the BMA said.
Fast follower Pennine hospital rolls-out digital dementia tool
21 May 2019
11:00 AM
Using a blueprint from GDE Salford Royal Foundation NHS Trust the trust has now embedded the electronic screening into patient care.
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
