Industry news in brief
The latest industry news round up from Digital Health features news of a collaboration to export innovative UK health tech companies.
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NHSX chief met Palantir to discuss data deals months before Covid-19
Emails released to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism show Matthew Gould had “a very positive meeting” with the Palantir in October 2019.
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NHSX launches criteria to streamline assessment of digital health tools
NHSX’s Digital Technology Assessment Criteria applies to all digital health technologies and aims to streamline the selection of tools for patients.
Clinical Software
Rewired 2021 Day Three – key sessions to look out for
From putting patients at the heart of connected care to how the NHS has worked with tech giants – there is plenty to listen to during day three of Rewired.
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NHS Digital reviewing algorithm after women incorrectly told to shield
The QCovid model flagged some women previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes as being at “high risk” of Covid-19 on a “precautionary basis”.
Digital Patient
Chelsea and Westminster launches diabetes app for better care at home
The DBm-Health app was co-designed by the trust, Sensyne Health and diabetes clinicians and forms part of a wider system to support patients.
Digital Patient
London ICSs must shift to ‘blended’ approach to digital care
Research from the Kings Fund found London’s five integrated care systems worked more closely made “massive” digital gains during the pandemic.
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Digital innovation must be ‘at heart’ of healthcare reform
Public Policy Projects called on the government to use digital innovation to better enable collaboration across the NHS and social care.
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Medway selects Allscripts EPR to bolster digital maturity
The trust signed a deal with Allscripts in December 2020 and intends to go-live with the first phase of the programme within six months.
Clinical Software
Lewisham launches virtual ward pilot for respiratory and diabetes patients
The pilot forms part a new programme to support people innovatively using technology to improve their wellbeing and help them to stay at home safely.
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