Ireland publishes national AI strategy for healthcare
13 March 2026
Ireland’s Minister for Health has launched a national strategy dedicated to the safe and effective application of AI.
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Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
13 March 2026
This roundup includes NHS England awarding a digital vaccinations services contract worth more than £33m and a contract to evaluate the FDP.
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.
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.
Digital Health CIOs speak out on EPR convergence and levelling up plans
9 June 2022
A number of Digital Health Networks CIO Advisory Panel members exclusively voice their thoughts on
NHS report recommends the deployment of AI educational materials for staff
9 June 2022
The development and deployment of “educational pathways and materials” for healthcare staff on the use
Tech Innovation Framework for primary care launched by NHS Digital
8 June 2022
An invitation to tender has been issued to join the Tech Innovation Framework, designed to
Gateshead Health gains Global Digital Exemplar accreditation
8 June 2022
Gateshead Health has been accredited as a 2022 digital leader with the Global Digital Exemplar
Northampton General Hospital begins digital medical records project
8 June 2022
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust has started a major project to digitise its medical records
