Government pledges £50m for AI to improve diagnosis of deadly disease
The investment aims to speed up the diagnosis of deadly diseases like cancer through using AI to upgrade pathology and imaging services.
AI and Analytics
Clinical patient discharge summaries to be sent electronically to GPs
The first of its kind trial at Dorset County Hospital saw more than 4,000 structured FHIR messages sent to four GP practices.
Clinical Software
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals issues £400m tender for new EPR
The successful bidder will be expected to supply the EPR for a period of 10 years, with a potential to extend at the end of the contract.
Clinical Software
Industry news in brief
This month’s industry round-up features news NHS Digital is rolling out electronic notifications from community pharmacies.
News
British Army deploys clinical communication app to keep medics connected
The Pando clinical communication app has been used to send more than 120,000 messages by deployed medial staff over the past six months.
Clinical Software
Quicker access to a contact-tracing app would ‘bolster’ Test and Trace
Privacy expert Polly Sanderson said the Test and Trace system would likely operate better with an “integrated” technological solution.
News
Three tech providers join forces for enhanced remote consultation platform
Cognitant, eConsult Health and Q doctor have collaborated on an online tool which provides GP practices with quick access to the three providers platforms.
Clinical Software
McKinsey bags £560k deciding “vision” for new NHS Test and Trace body
A recently published contract revealed McKinsey was paid £563,400 for work focused on “creating a permanent organisation” to take Test and Trace forward.
News 3
Dr Harpreet Sood appointed to Health Education England’s board
Previously an associate non-executive director of HEE, Dr Sood will provide independent advice and support to senior HEE officials on key policy decisions.
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