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28 June 2019

This months industry round-up features news one in five NHS trusts developed AI to improve patient services and online doctor Zava was rated as Good by CQC.

Gould understands NHS IT ‘scepticism’ but is hopeful for NHSX opportunity

27 June 2019

The NHSX CEO addressed the fact that the unit follows a long line of much-promised IT change such as the National Programme for IT and Care Dot Data.

NHS Digital cyber chief puts emphasis on ‘protecting patient information’

27 June 2019

Speaking at the Digital Healthcare Show, Dan Pearce, said one of his main priorities was to “protect patient safety”.

5G robotic glove could diagnose patients before they reach A&E

27 June 2019

Paramedics can perform an ultrasound using the robotic glove, while clinicians send signals over the 5G network using a control stick at the hospital.

DeepMind health lead says AI could soon be used in predictive medicine

26 June 2019

Dr Dominic King revealed research is due to be published soon which will show how AI can be applied to EHRs to flag conditions a patient is at risk of.

Innovation can be new approaches not just ‘shiny new devices’

26 June 2019

Speaking at the Digital Health Care Show, Henry Ireland, an innovation advisor, gave the audience his four tips to drive change in the healthcare sector.