Cera hits 10 million healthcare visits during Covid pandemic
Cera said early on it spotted the need to support certain cohorts in their own homes during the pandemic and scaled its operation through technology.
Digital Patient
AI trial for prostate cancer expanded across five hospitals
They will be trialling Ibex Medical Analytics AI technology which aims to reduce diagnostic errors by using clinical-grade solutions to detect cancer.
AI and Analytics
Healthcare professionals ‘failing to prescribe tech’ to older patients
Older patients are being overlooked by healthcare professionals who are failing to recommend health apps which may have a significant impact on health.
Digital Patient
PRSB officially launches vendor-backed scheme to promote standards
The Professional Record Standards Body (PRSB) has officially launched a scheme to help support the adoption and implementation of standards in healthcare.
News
AI could lead to ‘overdiagnosis’ of breast cancer, tech body warns
The technology is often seen as “like magic” in healthcare but there is little scientific evidence to support its use in screening in breast cancer.
AI and Analytics
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust expanded EPR helps reduces wait times
Bolton NHS FT has implemented a new digital solution for tracking patient referrals which has helped reduce waiting times for admission by 34%.
Clinical Software
Devon patients save thousands of hours with virtual appointments
In the 12 months up to 22 August 2021, Devon held 350,015 hospital appointments virtually either on the phone or as video appointments.
Digital Patient
Hampshire Hospitals to explore the use of AI to identify prostate cancer
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) has teamed up with Lucida Medical Ltd for a major study into the use of AI to identify prostate cancer.
AI and Analytics
Plans for Covid passports in England scrapped, Sajid Javid confirms
Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show Sajid Javid said the government had decided not to go ahead with the plans for Covid passports.
Digital Patient
Salford long Covid patients given access to app which helps track recovery
The Northern Care Alliance and Salford City Council have teamed up to offer long Covid patients in Salford access to an app which helps track recovery.
Digital Patient