Human rights group urges hospitals not to use Palantir software
12 March 2026
Palantir’s contract to run the NHS federated data platform (FDP) could cause “data-driven state abuses of power”, a report from Medact warns.
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
12 March 2026
Today’s briefing includes news of a cardiovascular disease screening initiative and a fellowship to explore the application of AI in genomics.
NIA to launch new cohort of fellows at Rewired 2026
12 March 2026
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) will launch its 2026 cohort of fellows at Digital Health Rewired last this month.
Sussex emergency department launches electronic prescribing
12 March 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out digital observations and prescribing in the ED at Princess Royal Hospital.
Google AI outperforms human doctors in detecting breast cancer
11 March 2026
An NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening has found that Google AI was better at detecting cases of breast cancer than humans.
Research highlights privacy concerns around menopause tech
11 March 2026
Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have highlighted privacy and advice concerns surrounding menopause technology.
27% of adult social care providers not using technology for care
11 March 2026
More than a quarter of adult social care providers are not using technology to provide care and support, a DHSC survey found.
Re:course AI secures $4.3m investment for healthcare training platform
10 February 2023
Re:course AI has secured £4.3m in pre-seed funding which will help it develop its medical
Industry news in brief
10 February 2023
This Digital Health News industry roundup covers KareInn’s inclusion on the NHS Assured Supplier list
iPLATO expands Our Future Health recruitment to nine NHS regions
9 February 2023
iPLATO is expanding high-impact multichannel patient engagement around the research programme Our Future Health in
London Care Record supporting care home staff in region
9 February 2023
The end of 2022 saw the London Care Record rolled out to 28 care homes
Macmillan invests in Neutrocheck sepsis at-home testing
9 February 2023
Macmillan Cancer Support’s Innovation Impact Investment Portfolio has made its first investment – with £100,000
