Panning for nuggets of innovation gold in the world of medtech
In a piece for Digital Health, Jeanette Kusel, Mark Salmon and Sarah Byron from NICE, explore a new assessment for medtech.
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NICE recommends insomnia app as an alternative to medication
An app which uses cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help people overcome insomnia has received recommendation from the NICE.
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All Type 1 diabetes patients eligible for new technology
All patients with Type 1 diabetes will be eligible for new lifechanging technology on the NHS after new guidance was published.
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NICE expected to approve changes to health tech evaluation
NICE is expecting to approve a raft of changes on how it evaluates health tech that will see it evolve to match the technological advances in the sector.
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KardiaMobile recommended by NICE for detecting abnormal heart activity
KardiaMobile has been recommended by NICE to help detect atrial fibrillation. The personal ECG helps people monitor their heart activity at home.
Digital Patient
NICE launches consultation on health tech assessment
The consultation is open until 13 October and includes several changes which will ensure NICE evolves alongside the technological advances seen in medicine.
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NHSX hosts second roundtable discussion on AI regulation in healthcare
A number of key figures, including representatives from NHSX, have met for a roundtable discussion on how to improve AI regulation in healthcare.
AI and Analytics
Regulatory sandbox for AI needed to test and build systems, NHSX says
The heads of 12 healthcare regulators and organisations met on January 28 to discuss the role of AI in healthcare and how to proceed with its delivery.
AI and Analytics
Industry news in brief
This month’s industry round-up features news Imprivata has acquired GroundControl solutions, a leader in cloud-based automation software.
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Draft NICE guidelines suggest apps can support behavioural change
Apps, wearable devices and online programmes may help people be more active, manage their weight, quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake, NICE said.
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