Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕
Tuesday’s briefing includes Oleeo’s recruitment software at Somerset NHS FT and NHS Wales’ online mental health support service hitting 30,000 referrals.
News
NHSE interim CCIO Dr Melanie Iles appointed CMO at Somerset FT
NHS England’s interim chief clinical information officer Dr Melanie Iles has been appointed as chief medical officer at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
News 1
Somerset Integrated Digital eRecord integrates with Better Meds ePMA
Better Meds’ ePMA has been integrated with the Somerset Integrated Digital eRecord to help improve patient safety and their experience of the NHS.
Clinical Software
Somerset NHS FT contacts patients about data breach
Patients at Musgrove Park Hospital are being contacted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust after it was revealed a staff member inappropriately accessed data.
News
Intelligent Ultrasound signs liver research agreement for AI diagnostics
A research agreement has been struck between Intelligent Ultrasound plc and the University of Dundee which will support the development of AI tools.
Clinical Software
Sano Genetics secures £330k grant to support patients at risk of MND
Sano Genetics will be using an Innovate grant of £300k to help engage and support people who are at risk of motor neurone disease, and progress research.
Digital Patient 2
Somerset NHS FT uses Infinity Health Tool to boost capacity
Three years on from the implementation of Infinity Health’s task management tool, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has revealed the boost in capacity.
Clinical Software
Intuitive collaborates with RCS England to further RAS surgery
The Royal College of Surgeons England has formed a three-year collaboration with Intuitive to further the development of robotic assisted surgery.
Clinical Software
Somerset NHS FT awarded £800k for identification system for liver disease
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Sano Genetics and Predictive Health Intelligence have secured funding for a new system to identify liver disease earlier.
Clinical Software
AI algorithm helps Somerset clinicians detect lung cancer faster
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has used a ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to detect lung cancer from x-rays faster.
AI and Analytics