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Saving the NHS with tech: Making blood deliveries by drone
Case Study Can technology cure Britain’s ailing healthcare service? Our three-part series examines how technology can lift Britain’s healthcare system out of its current crisis
By Barry Collins Published
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Will the NHS Federated Data Platform transform UK healthcare?
In-depth Plans to create a data platform in partnership with the private sector could revolutionize NHS treatment, but concerns over data privacy and security are festering
By Jonathan Weinberg Published
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Attack on third-party software vendor disrupts NHS ambulance services
News The ambulance services serve more than 10 million people across the south of England
By Ross Kelly Published
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NHS data leak raises ‘serious questions’ about Manchester University cyber attack
News NHS patient data used for research purposes is believed to have been compromised in the June attack
By Ross Kelly Published
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NHS IT issues costing doctors more than 13 million hours annually
News Doctors warn that ageing IT infrastructure is impacting patient care and clinical outcomes
By Ross Kelly Published
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Nvidia rolls out AI platform across NHS hospitals
News The platform ensures that patient data never leaves the hospital trust when an AI algorithm analyses medical records
By Zach Marzouk Published
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Automation is helping the NHS clear its patient backlog, but not as quickly as expected
Analysis The healthcare service's big bet on robotic process automation is making 'impactful' but slow progress
By Connor Jones Published
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Cyber attack on software supplier causes "major outage" across the NHS
News Unconfirmed reports suggest the attack may be ransomware-related, while the NHS contends with disrupted services on the 111 non-emergency line
By Connor Jones Published
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DHSC sets out ambitious targets for NHS App by 2023, beyond
News Ongoing NHS digitisation efforts will form backbone of the new system
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Secretary of State retires NHS Digital and NHSX
News The two technology arms of the heath service will be placed under one roof for the first time as part of a new Transformation Directorate
By Connor Jones Published
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NHS adopts predictive AI tech from controversial startup
News The technology warns hospitals about a potential spike in patient numbers so they can allocate the right resources when needed
By Zach Marzouk Published
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NHS to digitise coronavirus testing with new Scandit deal
News The announcement of the deal comes days after UK gov pitch for twice-weekly rapid testing
By Sabina Weston Published
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