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.
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
9 January 2025
Today’s news roundup covers funding for an integrated housing and care technology project and research
Deciphex raises £26m to expand pathology access
9 January 2025
Pathology software and services company Deciphex has closed its Series C financing, raising $32.3m to
Online hub launched to help patients understand Lynch Syndrome
9 January 2025
Airedale and Bradford hospitals have teamed together to create and launch a digital resource for
AI trial to enhance the precision of radiotherapy for prostate cancer
8 January 2025
Researchers at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust are using AI to enhance the
Sheffield Children’s implements ePMA in paediatric critical care unit
8 January 2025
Sheffield Children’s has rolled out System C’s electronic prescribing and medicine administration system in its
