Stevens announces med tech winners and mobile ECG funding
Apps to improve the self-management of COPD will be funded by the new Innovation and Technology Tariff, while CCGS will get separate, central funding for mobile ECG devices.
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Funds and assessment needed for digital health start-ups
NHS app assessments should be extended to all digital health products, a review into accelerating innovation has argued.
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Mobile and app news in brief
While mobile and wireless health apps continue to be created in abundance, this is not matched by consumer demand, finds a new report from Berlin. Almost 100,000 mHealth apps have been added since January 2015, but growth rates of mHealth app store downloads are down to 7% in 2016, from 35% last year. The report […]
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Babylon Health passed CQC inspection
Another mobile-based digital health service app, Babylon Health, has passed regulatory muster.
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NHS England launches £400,000 fund for MH innovations
NHS England is looking for six to eight digital innovators to share in a £400,000 fund to speed up the adoption of their products by the health service.
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Scottish health wearable start-up secured £2m
Snap40’s wearable device and app is designed to detect deterioration in patients early and alerts clinicians.
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‘Is the NHS going to be Ubered?’ – DH digital head
The government is hoping to bring digitally disruptive services in-house through its revamped NHS.uk website.
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New oversight for remote GP digital services
GP video subscription apps will come under increased regulatory scrutiny next years, as the number of companies offering remote consultation continues to grow.
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Mobile and app news in brief
This month’s app round up covers an ambulance service making an innovative use of apps, alongside a company hoping to give everyone a therapist in their pocket.
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Standard weight loss methods better than wearables – study
Fitness devices may not offer an advantage over traditional diet and exercise plans for losing weight, according to a long term study in the US.
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