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.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT signs 10-year deal with Civica
18 February 2021
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT has signed a ten-year contract with Civica to deliver
Lewisham launches virtual ward pilot for respiratory and diabetes patients
17 February 2021
The pilot forms part a new programme to support people innovatively using technology to improve
Private Equity firm CVC Capital Partners invests in System C
17 February 2021
CVC Capital Partners has become an investor and major shareholder in System C Healthcare, the
PRSB launches vendor scheme to support integrated care
17 February 2021
A scheme which will visibly recognise and support vendors across the UK which are implementing
New groups which could be at high risk from Covid-19 identified with tech
16 February 2021
Technology which can help clinicians identify new groups which could be at high risk from
