Healthwords artificial intelligence platform launched by Clinova
Clinova has launched its new platform Healthwords, that is powered by artificial intelligence and will offer self-care advice to free up GP appointments.
AI and Analytics
Boston Consulting Group research reveals importance of healthcare data
A new report from Boston Consulting Group has looked at the public’s perception of healthcare data, and made recommendations for unlocking its value.
News
National CISO wants to see cyber to be seen as a patient issue
Speaking at Rewired 2022, the national CISO for health and social care has said he wants ‘move cyber from being a technology issue to a patient care issue’.
Cyber Security
Jeremy Hunt promises £75m for e-prescribing acceleration
A report by Department of Health and Social Care has recommended the roll-out of e-prescribing systems in NHS hospitals needs to be ‘accelerated’.
Clinical Software 20
CQC to be given power to rate online GP consultations
The Department of Health has announced the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is to be given the power to rate even more healthcare services including online GP consultations.
Digital Patient
Government announces Life Sciences Sector Deal
The government has announced it is partnering up with the life sciences sector to ensure the UK is at the forefront of developing medical technologies.
Digital Patient 2
Public Account Committee slams NHS for ‘shoddy handling’ of clinical correspondence
NHS England’s loss of clinical correspondence has been labelled “one of the biggest failures in the NHS in recent history” by the Public Accounts Committee.
News 5
NHS Digital directed to replace type two opt-outs
NHS Digital will replace the type 2 opt-outs with its National Data Opt-Out Programme, board papers have confirmed, with all type 2 holders to be contacted.
Infrastructure 3
£86 million central funding pot for healthcare technology
A £86 million pot of central funding for medicine and technology has been announced by the government in response to the Accelerated Access Review.
News 3