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.
News
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.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals delays EPR launch
10 March 2026
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has delayed the go-live of its EPR system because of “sustained pressures” in the ED.
Hertfordshire Partnership uses Green Plan to support digital transformation
28 April 2022
Hertfordshire Partnership University has unveiled its Green Plan – which includes driving digital transformation to
NHS Wales Centre of Excellence supports innovation
28 April 2022
The NHS Wales Microsoft 365 Centre of Excellence has been launched to support staff in
Royal Papworth leads AI study into heart valve disease
28 April 2022
Royal Papworth Hospital is working with the University of Cambridge to develop an AI-powered tool
Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2022 winner profile: CardMedic
27 April 2022
CardMedic were crowned champions of Pitchfest 2022. Co-founder and CEO Rachael Grimaldi explains more about
UCLH and partners develop algorithm which aims to improve care
27 April 2022
UCLH, alongside Durham University and health tech company Evergreen Life, have developed an algorithm which
