The cyber attack on NHS pathology provider Synnovis caused at least 119 incidents of patient harm, including at least five cases of “moderate” harm, according to figures provided by South East London Integrated Care…
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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has received approval on funding from NHS England for £71.2 million investment in digital infrastructure over the next 10 years.
The trust is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community…
More than 9,000 automatic letters from hospitals to GPs in Kent were delayed by three weeks due to an error which occurred during an IT upgrade at Kent Community Health Foundation Trust.
The delayed letters,…
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Digital Patient Engagement tools are revolutionizing childhood wellness by offering a proactive, accessible approach to health management. In a promising development for childhood health, a new study published in JAMA Network shows that a…
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Medical Testing in AI plays a vital role in promoting bias-free healthcare systems by addressing data gaps that could lead to disparities. Inequities in Medical Testing, particularly across racial…
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In a major step toward improving behavioral health care for commercial members, Ontrak has expanded its partnership with Sentara Health Plans to offer the Engage platform to a broader population in Virginia. This expansion…
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In a significant step toward enhancing healthcare for military personnel and their families, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Volpara Health. Known for its cutting-edge breast health technology…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced a comprehensive Digital Transformation Handbook designed to guide countries in digitizing primary healthcare services. This 98-page roadmap aims to modernize healthcare systems worldwide by improving data flow,…
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The recent partnership between Shared Medical Services (SMS) and Nebraska Medicine marks a significant development in mobile medical imaging. With the deployment of the Philips Mobile MR 5300 BlueSeal, SMS and Nebraska Medicine aim…
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Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) are transforming the healthcare landscape by promoting equity and improving access to quality care. Social Determinants of Health encompasses factors like housing, education, income, and community support, which significantly…
