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Babylon goes to Canada with Telus Health partnership

12 September 2018

The agreement with Telus Health will give users access to video consultations with a licensed Canadian healthcare provider, via a bespoke app.

A computer screen displaying the WannaCry ransomware note

Alleged WannaCry hacker charged by US officials

11 September 2018

One of the alleged perpetrators behind 2017’s WannaCry ransomware attack on the NHS has been charged by US officials, according to reports.

EMIS partners up with charity to provide better care for rough sleepers

11 September 2018

Pathway partnered up with supplier EMIS Health to create the screening template, which is now available free of charge to health organisations using the EMIS Web clinical system in London.

Natural Cycles Facebook ad banned by Advertising Standards Agency

10 September 2018

ASA revealed it received three complaints which challenged the claim that Natural Cycles is a ‘highly accurate contraceptive app’.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals celebrates triple Imprivata go-live

10 September 2018

The trust has launched three products from Imprivata to speed up access to medical devices and digitise the recording of patient vitals.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock inside 10 Downing Street. Credit: 10 Downing Street

Hancock issues stern warning to health IT suppliers

7 September 2018

Speaking at NHS Expo on 6 September, Matt Hancock said the interest of suppliers ‘are too often not aligned with the NHS’ interests’.

Government publishes code of conduct for AI and data-driven healthcare tech

7 September 2018

Health minister Lord O’Shaughnessy told the Health and Care Innovation Expo the code’s principles were intended to create “a safe and trusted environment in which innovation can flourish”.