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MHRA NICE collab - dmht
17 May 2024

Patients prefer DMHT to be ‘part of wider treatment package’, says report

Research commissioned by MHRA and NICE found that patients believe digital mental health technologies should be used alongside other treatments.
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25 October 2023

Generative AI in health demands rigorous oversight says Cushnan

As generative AI obtains a foothold in all aspects of life, health systems need to make sure AI tools are
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31 August 2023

AI governance challenges and UK approach analysed in govt report

A government interim report has highlighted twelve essential challenges of AI governance and raised concerns about the UK-specific approach.
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12 June 2023

Value of regulation continues to rise as AI and health technology booms

Experts speak to Digital Health News about the regulation of AI and health technology, including the emergence of the AI
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13 October 2022

MHRA and NICE receive funding to explore digital mental health tools

MHRA and NICE will be exploring the regulation of digital mental health tools, with help from a Ā£1.8m funding boost
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Digital Health Cybersecurity Round-Up
15 November 2019

Cyber security news round-up

Our latest round-up of cyber security nibs includes a cyber-attack on the Labour party and Marie Stopes achieving Cyber Essentials
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5 June 2018

Safety stamp for health apps to bring more trust to new solutions

The SGS HSP Safety Mark will be applied to healthcare software deemed secure for use in an attempt to signpost
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2 October 2017

Online clinic reactivated following Care Quality Commission suspension

HR Healthcare Ltd, which was suspended by the Care Quality Commission for failing to comply with standards, is operating again
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14 September 2016

Explainer: when is an app not an app (but a medical device)?

New guidance has been released on when an app becomes a ā€œmedical deviceā€ but attempts to control which apps creep
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25 May 2016

CQC shifts focus from inspections to data and feedback

The Care Quality Commission will push ahead with plans to scale down inspections and instead rely more heavily on data
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