NHS England has published a tender with an estimated value of £307 million for the appointment of a long-term programme delivery partner for the New Hospitals Programme. The partner is to provide expertise in scheme design, programme and project management and commercial expertise, in order to allow the New Hospitals Programme “to develop a more […]
Despite predictions of a major slump in automatic sales around the globe, the European auto industry predicts that this will spark a huge uptick in EV sales in the EU – and that’s thanks to a flood of new, cheap models hitting the market. The European Union could see a 40% growth in market share […]
Dakota Integrated Solutions Ltd is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a two-year contract renewal with leading private healthcare provider HCA Healthcare UK to continue to supply its wristbands and labels. The contract renewal encompasses both regular and custom wristbands as well as specimen and pharmacy labels for mobile and desktop printers. HCA […]
Last fall, when RSV and flu came roaring back from a prolonged and erratic hiatus, and COVID was still killing thousands of Americans each week, many of the United States’ leading infectious-disease experts offered the nation a glimmer of hope. The overwhelm, they predicted, was probably temporary—viruses making up ground they’d lost during the worst […]
Technological advancements in medicine are at the forefront of transforming the healthcare system. Today’s concept of smart medicine has greatly improved patient care and satisfaction. For instance, innovations such as digital twins (DT) allow healthcare institutions to improve patient experiences through quality of care delivery. With the help of a development team, you can create […]
Medical imaging technologies are increasingly important as the volume of digital medical images grows in the healthcare. Medical images include x-rays and scans, and data analytics of those images are becoming more widely used. Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is proud to have implemented an upgraded system, Phillips PACS, that ensures the Trust stays up […]
A leading researcher has called on the World Health Organization to set limits on the amount of waste generated by disposable diagnostics. Maïwenn Kersaudy-Kerhoas is a professor of microfluidic engineering and leads the Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies at Heriot-Watt University. She said: “The urgency of the pandemic led us to lose […]
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS FT has gone live with its electronic patient record system this month from supplier Cerner. The system went live on 3 November, with the trust commenting it will “transform the way it works” and support its transition from using paper and multiple systems. Commenting on the launch, Tina Benson, chief operating […]
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) has published its Information & Analytics Strategy for 2023-2026, highlighting a focus on enabling an environment for innovation, developing common design and best practice standards, increasing collaboration to share knowledge, and improving training and opportunities for data staff. The strategy states that although DHCW has a “successful track record” […]
Bluezone, an insurtech reinventing life insurance for people with chronic illnesses, launches its first policy in the UK with a unique policy for people with Type 2 diabetes. The new life insurance solution offers any individuals in the UK with Type 2 diabetes life insurance cover through a seamless digital journey that will deliver a […]
