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.
NHS Providers guide looks at how to boost board member’s confidence in digital
6 May 2022
NHS Providers has published its fifth guide in a series of briefings designed to aid
Industry news in brief
6 May 2022
The Digital Health News industry round-up includes a US project for ORCHA and news of
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2022 finalist profile: Healthtech 1
5 May 2022
We speak to Rewired Pitchfest finalists Healthtech 1 – a start-up which aims to automate
Draft standards and interoperability strategy is published
5 May 2022
A draft standards and interoperability strategy has been published with the aim of driving interoperability
Get your nominations in for the 2022 Digital Health Awards
5 May 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Digital Health Awards which celebrate the digital achievements
