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.
Hampshire Hospitals signs 10-year deal with GE Healthcare
10 May 2022
Hampshire Hospitals and GE Healthcare have signed a 10-year Radiology Managed Service agreement which will
Northamptonshire Care Record goes live in first pilot areas
10 May 2022
Northamptonshire Care Record has commenced its go-live in pilot areas to support the modernisation of
Part of Allscripts re-branded to Altera Digital Health
9 May 2022
Allscripts’ hospitals and large physician practices business has officially been brought by Harris and will
NHS England guidance asks ICSs to extend or introduce virtual wards
9 May 2022
NHS England and NHS Improvement are asking all Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to extend or
Milton Keynes University Hospital receives GDE accreditation
6 May 2022
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded Global Digital Exemplar status in
