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.
Dr Ben Goldacre to lead government review into health data
9 February 2021
A review, led by Dr Ben Goldacre and launched by the government, will look into
Digital Health Unplugged: Digital transformation of medicine
9 February 2021
The latest Digital Health Unplugged gives you a sneak peak at our digital transformation of
NHS Covid-19 app data to be published weekly alongside Test and Trace
9 February 2021
Data on the NHS Covid-19 app is to be published weekly alongside NHS Test and
NHS overhaul: ICSs to be enshrined in law for more integrated care
8 February 2021
The plans would see legislature introduced to ensure more joined-up, integrated care and reduced bureaucracy
Short-list for Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2021 announced
8 February 2021
The much-anticipated short-list of healthtech start-ups competing for this year’s Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest 2021
