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.
Norfolk and Norwich select Perfect Ward to transform maternity pathway
1 March 2021
Using Perfect Ward mobile app the trust has moved from a paper-based auditing system to
NHS Scotland expands Advanced software to ease A&E pressures
1 March 2021
The rollout of Advanced’s clinical patient management software forms part of NHS Scotland’s programme to
Careology and Lloyds Pharmacy partner up to change cancer care
26 February 2021
Careology and Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare have partnered up with the aim of transforming how
Industry news in brief
26 February 2021
The latest industry news round up from Digital Health features news of a collaboration to
NHSX chief met Palantir to discuss data deals months before Covid-19
25 February 2021
Emails released to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism show Matthew Gould had “a very positive
