Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
24 February 2026
Today’s briefing includes X-on Health’s launch of Omni Consult and a study on simplifying complex medical results for patients using AI.
News
The case for NHS-owned, open software
24 February 2026
In the latest episode, Marcus Baw calls for a rethink of NHS technology strategy, arguing that the service has drifted away from open source.
Partnership embeds primary care data directly into clinical trials
24 February 2026
A partnership between NorthWest eHealth and OneAdvanced is integrating primary care data into clinical trials to make UK research safer.
UK medical device testing hits record high driven by brain research
23 February 2026
Clinical investigations of medical devices reached their highest level on record in 2025, according to figures from the MHRA.
Mind to tackle AI mental health concerns with new commission
23 February 2026
Mind is launching an AI and Mental Health Commission to address concerns about inappropriate and dangerous mental health guidance from AI.
Interim leadership revealed for NHS Frontline Productivity plan
20 February 2026
Exclusive: The interim leadership structure for NHS England’s new Frontline Productivity programme has been revealed.
MHRA consults on indefinite recognition of CE-marked MedTech
20 February 2026
The MHRA has launched a consultation on proposals for indefinite recognition of CE-marked medical devices in Great Britain.
West Midlands pathology networks deploy a PACS to tackle cancer backlogs
10 November 2022
The West Midlands has seen the modernisation of four pathology networks, with the deployment of
Medway goes live with electronic prescribing and patient record systems
10 November 2022
Medway NHS FT has gone live with an extension of its EPR and an ePMA
NHS Digital announces tech innovation framework suppliers
9 November 2022
NHS Digital has announced the eight suppliers joining the tech innovation framework, to develop new
North Middlesex University awarded HIMSS Stage 5 rating
9 November 2022
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust has been awarded a HIMSS EMRAM Stage 5 rating,
Dr Tim Ferris confirmed as Digital Health Rewired 2023 keynote
8 November 2022
The director of transformation at NHS England and Improvement, Dr Tim Ferris, will be returning
