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.
Proposed plans will see NHSX merged into ‘transformation directorate’
16 February 2021
The CEO of NHSX has said reported proposals to create a ‘transformation directorate’ within the
Tributes paid to National Data Guardian Dame Fiona Caldicott
16 February 2021
Tributes have been paid to Dame Fiona Caldicott, the first National Data Guardian (NDG) for
Alcidion appoints clinical consultant to ensure products meet NHS needs
16 February 2021
Katy Cain joins Alcidion from East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where she was most
Sensyne Health launches AI algorithm for real-time patient management
15 February 2021
Sensyne Health has launched an artificial intelligence algorithm which will support real-time operational and clinical
Interoperability should not come at cost of “transparent” procurement
15 February 2021
Integrated care systems will need to have interoperability embedded if true joined up health and
