E-mail shows NHSE backtracking on dedicated digital workforce plan
NHSE removed a series of commitments from its long-term workforce plan, including a promise to draw up a dedicated digital workforce plan, HSJ has reported.
News 1
NHS SBS tenders for new £1.5B Digital Workplace Solutions contract
NHS Shared Business Services has issued a tender for a new Framework Agreement for the provision of Digital Workplace Solutions.
Infrastructure
Essex frailty care co-ordination system shortlisted for award
An electronic frailty care co-ordination system from Essex Partnership University NHS FT and Mid and South Essex ICS is up for an award.
News
Frimley Health and Care ICS rolls out proactive remote monitoring
Frimley Health and Care ICS has rolled out remote monitoring to over 5,000 patients and is helping to reduce hospital admissions and attendance as a result.
Digital Patient
Doccla acquires OTH in bid to become Europe’s leading virtual hospital
Virtual ward technology provider Doccla has acquired medically certified cloud-based platform OTH in a transaction that expands Doccla’s global presence.
Clinical Software
Shauna McMahon appointed CIO at Newcastle Hospitals NHS FT
Newcastle Hospitals has appointed Shauna McMahon as its new Chief Information Officer to oversee digital technology and innovation across the trust.
News
Four digital programmes recommended by NICE for weight management
NICE has recommended four digital programmes as safe, effective and cost-efficient ways of managing complex obesity cases.
Digital Patient
Norfolk and Norwich offer robotic treatment for enlarged prostate
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital has become the fourth hospital in England to offer the robotic treatment Aquablation to men with enlarged prostates.
Clinical Software
Babylon files for liquidation in US Bankruptcy Court
Babylon Health has filed for bankruptcy for two US subsidiaries, Forbes has reported, citing filings in the US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
Digital Patient
Qure.ai and xWave Technologies announce strategic collaboration
A new strategic partnership between Qure.ai and xWave Technologies is set to help co-develop the latter’s Clinical Decision Support (CDS) system.
AI and Analytics