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Google Deepmind recruits government health tech managers
Google’s AI research lab is growing its health IT team as its partners with more NHS trusts.
Software ‘freeze’ after network failure at St George’s
The south London trust is in stabilisation and recovery mode after an IT crash exposes infrastructure risks.
Brexit timescale means NHS should plan for EU data laws
Prime Minister Theresa May’s clarification of the Brexit timetable makes it increasingly likely that the NHS will need to comply with EU data laws that carry a 20 million Euro fine for breaches.
NHS 24 IT system now four years late and 73% over budget
The costs of introducing a new computer system to Scottish helpline NHS 24 have now risen to 73% more than was originally budgeted, according to the country’s official auditors.
Camera tech to replace pulse oximeter clip trialled in Fife
A method of detecting blood oxygen levels and pulse that swaps a traditional pulse oximeter clip for camera technology is to be given a six month trial at one of the main hospitals in Fife.
Wales invests £11 million in NHS devices and security
A multi-million pound government funding package for the NHS Wales’ IT systems and infrastructure has launched by Welsh health secretary, Vaughan Gething.
Winners announced for this year’s AXA Health Tech and You awards
Now in its fifth year, the awards recognise those companies which are using technology to
Funding model for GP at Hand ‘not appropriate’, Ipsos Mori review finds
The long-awaited Ipsos Mori evaluation was “not able to fully address” whether Babylon’s GP at
Yorkshire LHCRE appoints new Senior Responsible Officer
The Yorkshire and Humber Shared Care Record has selected Dr John Byrne, who is the
Gloucestershire Hospitals walking on sunshine with Allscripts
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has selected the supplier to help it develop an electronic
Deadline for Digital Health Awards 2019 extended to 7 June
Entries for this year’s awards will be reviewed and shortlisted by a judging panel chaired