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European public services overspending on technology
New research has shown that European Public Service organisations are overspending on technology.
New research from Insight has shown that 94% of European public service...
Why we need Artificial Intelligence in healthcare now
In this article, Amy Molten, Paediatrician and the Director of Medicine for Buoy Health, an Artificial Intelligence-powered healthcare navigation platform, discusses the vital role...
Empowering frontline healthcare workers by reducing bureaucracy
The UK Government has announced a new drive to empower frontline health and care staff by reducing unnecessary bureaucracy.
The drive, announced by Health and...
Hospitals in England to receive funding for digital prescribing
The UK Government is providing £16m in funding to hospitals across England to introduce digital prescribing.
Patients and staff across 16 hospitals in England are...
Rapid, mass adoption of digital health technology
“Fools rush in where angels fear to tread” – thoughts on rapid, mass adoption of digital health technology with law firm Bevan Brittan LLP.
This...
Futureproofing healthcare post-pandemic
Mary Harney, Ireland’s former Minister for Health, tells us about the need for a sustainable, futureproof healthcare sector.
Mary Harney served as Ireland’s Tánaiste (the...
Cyber security critical for healthcare industry in wake of COVID-19
A new report has highlighted how cyber security is critical for the healthcare industry in light of COVID-19.
According to a new report from GlobalData,...
European Commission extends support for health innovation platform
The European Commission has extended support for the Venture Centre of Excellence programme with the announcement of a €150m financial contribution.
EIT Health and the...
‘Silver tech’: the latest health innovations in Europe for overs 60s
The UN International Day of Older Persons is marked each year on 1 October, and this year it is shining a light on the...
Drawing electric power from wireless telecommunication signals
Professor Haruichi Kanaya presents a new renewable energy format suitable for IoT medical monitoring solutions.
Monitoring vital information such as body temperature is critical for...
European Health Forum Gastein looks to the future of European healthcare
The 2020 European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) is opening its virtual doors today to inspire solution-orientated discussions on the future of healthcare in Europe.
For...
Brits demand more mental health services after COVID-19
A new YouGov survey has revealed that British citizens are demanding better access to mental health and counselling services following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The NHS...
UK hospital to receive funding for digital prescribing
Seven hospital trusts will receive funding to introduce digital records and e-prescribing to benefit healthcare staff and patients.
The trusts will receive a share of...
Compounding pharmacies and turbulent pharmaceutical scenarios
Market research firm Global Market Insights explores global drug shortages and the rising adoption of customised medicine in developed regions.
Compounding is one of the...
Moving to a smart era of hospital infrastructure with Saga University
The Department of Information Science at Saga University is focusing on the construction of hospital infrastructure information systems related to medical, welfare, and nursing...
Supporting the NHS through winter and beyond
In this article, David Hare, Chief Executive of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network, discusses the need for NHS support in preparation for the winter.
With...
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital harnesses innovative healthcare
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust will be utilising innovative healthcare delivery with the use of Insight’s Fast Start service and Microsoft’s mixed reality...
Winter is coming: prepare your frontline workers with Quinyx
Quinyx is a mobile-first workforce management solution that can help Care Homes Managers optimise their rosters and become more efficient in delivering care.
The impact...
Laboratory automation: exploring the benefits and challenges
In this article, Todd Graham, a freelance scientist at Kolabtree, discusses the benefits and challenges of laboratory automation.
Automation has transformed laboratories over the past...
Outdated NHS communications technology to be phased out by 2021
The NHS is set to phase out its outdated communications technologies by 2021 with the launch of a new Clinical Communications Framework.
In February 2019...