An app for the next pandemic
As the government is advised to improve its Test and Trace Programme, Dr Philip Scott, from BCS, explores how we can prepare for the next pandemic.
Feature 1
NHSX launches clinical communication framework to phase out pagers
Twenty-five suppliers were awarded a place on the framework, which will run from 3 August 2020 to 3 August 2022 with a possible extension for 12 months.
News 1
Former Tesco CEO appointed as new NHS Digital chair
A former CEO of Tesco’s online outlet has been appointed as the new chair of NHS Digital after Noel Gordon finished his four-year term.
News 3
Virtual Summer School continues following jam-packed first day
The Digital Health Virtual Summer School continues today following a jam-packed first day – highlights included keynotes from the national CIO and CNIO.
News
Covid highlighted the importance of tech – but the conversation cannot stop
Sonia Patel, NHSX CIO, and Natasha Phillips, NHSX CNIO reflect on how quickly the NHS adopted tech during Covid-19 and continuing to drive innovation.
News
Hancock refuses to provide roll-out date for contact-tracing app
When questioned on the progress of the app Hancock told a parliamentary committee it would be rolled-out “as soon as an effective one is available”.
News
NHS signs new four-month contract with private tech firm Palantir
The NHS has renewed its partnership with private technology company, Palantir, for another four months for work on the Covid-19 datastore.
AI and Analytics
Hancock says health service has seen tech uptake ‘like never before’
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has said the Covid-19 pandemic has seen an updake of technology in healthcare “like never before”.
News
NHS clinicians given free access to online health and care video library
An online video library which covers a wide selection of topics, conditions and procedures has been made available to NHS clinicians and patients.
Digital Patient
NHSX turns one: Digital Health News looks back
As NHSX turns one, Digital Health News has looked back on what has happened since the organisation was officially launched.
News