Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
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.
AI tool which can detect heart disease being used at Royal Free Hospital
11 April 2022
A tool which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect heart disease in seconds is being
University College London Hospitals join HDR UK’s Pioneer programme
8 April 2022
University College London Hospitals has been announced as the new strategic partner of Health Data
Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
8 April 2022
Our latest roundup of contracts and go lives features news from NHS Tayside, who signed
Goldacre recommends Trusted Research Environments become ‘the norm’
7 April 2022
A review led by Professor Ben Goldacre into health data has recommended Trusted Research Environments
PA Consulting awarded NHSX and NHS Digital merger support contract
7 April 2022
PA Consulting has been awarded the contract to me the management consultants for the upcoming
