Government pledges ÂŁ50m for AI to improve diagnosis of deadly disease
29 August 2020
The investment aims to speed up the diagnosis of deadly diseases like cancer through using AI to upgrade pathology and imaging services.
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Clinical patient discharge summaries to be sent electronically to GPs
28 August 2020
The first of its kind trial at Dorset County Hospital saw more than 4,000 structured FHIR messages sent to four GP practices.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals issues ÂŁ400m tender for new EPR
28 August 2020
The successful bidder will be expected to supply the EPR for a period of 10 years, with a potential to extend at the end of the contract.
Industry news in brief
28 August 2020
This monthâs industry round-up features news NHS Digital is rolling out electronic notifications from community pharmacies.
British Army deploys clinical communication app to keep medics connected
27 August 2020
The Pando clinical communication app has been used to send more than 120,000 messages by deployed medial staff over the past six months.
Quicker access to a contact-tracing app would ‘bolster’ Test and Trace
27 August 2020
Privacy expert Polly Sanderson said the Test and Trace system would likely operate better with an âintegratedâ technological solution.
Three tech providers join forces for enhanced remote consultation platform
27 August 2020
Cognitant, eConsult Health and Q doctor have collaborated on an online tool which provides GP practices with quick access to the three providers platforms.
Pathology transformation could unlock ÂŁ450m a year for the NHS
3 July 2026
Completing the NHS’s pathology transformation programme could unlock around ÂŁ450m a year for the health
Movers and Shakers news roundup
3 July 2026
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup includes new chief executives for East Cheshire NHS Trust
Midlands secures share of ÂŁ85m to transform obesity care
2 July 2026
Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) has helped local NHS organisations secure a share of the
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing â
2 July 2026
Today’s briefing includes medical cannabis accreditation and a system to improve musculoskeletal performance or rehabilitation.
Sheffield first council to oppose NHS FDP Palantir contract
2 July 2026
Sheffield City Council has become the first local authority to approve a motion formally opposing
