Ransomware no longer biggest cyber security threat, report finds
Hackers are turning towards hidden HTTPs tunnels that appear as normal encrypted web traffic to target healthcare organisations, research suggests.
Cyber Security
Industry news in brief
This month’s industry round-up features Liverpool 5G Health and Social Care winning a national award and Leeds employing a Finnish company for e-rostering.
News
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2019 finalist profile: Dr Julian
In the first of our Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest finalist profiles, we speak to Dr Julian Nesbitt whose Dr Julian app aims to give speedier access to mental health support.
Digital Patient
Boosted accelerator programme will fast-track digital services in NHS
The Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) has been expanded to push technologies through the clinical development and regulatory approval process.
Digital Patient
All hospitals and GPs to be connected to fibre optic broadband, Hancock says
The health secretary said the upgrade would support a promise made in the NHS Long Term Plan to improve the range and access of digital healthcare services.
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World Health Organisation releases first guidance on digital health technologies
The 10 recommendations in the guidelines suggest digital technology can help improve healthcare but aren’t a “silver bullet”.
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NHS needs to do more to inform public on AI benefits, report warns
To allay fears, the newly formed NHSX should work with charities and patient groups to better understand the public’s concerns about AI in healthcare.
AI and Analytics
Vendors have ‘obligation’ to be transparent about data use, charity warns
There is often confusion about who is responsible for ensuring users’ know what is happening to their data, Patient Safety Learning’s digital officer said.
Digital Patient 3
Image Exchange Portal to be extended to patients across in England
The network gives patients access to x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs and more through a secure log-in on their mobile, tablet or computer.
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