Industry news in brief
26 February 2021
The latest industry news round up from Digital Health features news of a collaboration to export innovative UK health tech companies.
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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 meeting” with the Palantir in October 2019.
Covid-19 app rolled out across more Greater Manchester care homes
25 February 2021
Care homes across Greater Manchester are now using a digital symptom tracker to monitor Covid-19 to help support residents.
NHS Digital makes improvements to e-referral service following feedback
25 February 2021
NHS Digital has made improvements to the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS), after receiving feedback from GPs and consultants.
NHSX launches criteria to streamline assessment of digital health tools
24 February 2021
NHSX’s Digital Technology Assessment Criteria applies to all digital health technologies and aims to streamline the selection of tools for patients.
Rewired 2021 Day Three – key sessions to look out for
24 February 2021
From putting patients at the heart of connected care to how the NHS has worked with tech giants – there is plenty to listen to during day three of Rewired.
NHS Digital reviewing algorithm after women incorrectly told to shield
24 February 2021
The QCovid model flagged some women previously diagnosed with gestational diabetes as being at “high risk” of Covid-19 on a “precautionary basis”.
National NHS leaders join Summer Schools 2026 speaker line-up
24 June 2026
Three national NHS leaders shaping the future of digital health have been confirmed for Summer
University Hospitals Sussex signs EPR contract with Alcidion
24 June 2026
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has signed a contract with Alcidion to deliver an
Manchester Met wins funding to boost AI health innovation
23 June 2026
Manchester Metropolitan University will promote AI for business and the development of wearable health technologies
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
23 June 2026
Today’s briefing features research into growing distrust in healthcare AI and a partnership between the
FDP ‘here to stay’ says Patel as Palantir contract faces review
23 June 2026
Nirav Patel, head of demand and delivery for the NHS FDP, has said the platform
