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System C to trial AI assistant to ease NHS social care admin

Digital Health - (Tuesday December 3, 2024)
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System C is trialling an AI assistant for social care in the NHS, developed in partnership with Microsoft to support social care practitioners by reducing their admin burden.
The technology, which will  be available within…

Cyber Attacks Prompt Stronger, Safer Hospital Data Strategies

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday December 3, 2024)
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Introduction
In the span of just a few days, Merseyside has seen two of its prominent hospitals, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, grapple with cyber attacks….

Racial Disparities Resolved Empowering Telehealth Inclusive Future Today

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday December 3, 2024)
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Introduction
Telehealth has revolutionized healthcare delivery, offering convenience and accessibility, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, its adoption in oncology care highlights significant racial disparities in patient satisfaction and perceptions. This blog explores recent findings…

Virtual Primary Care Improves Pediatric Lives with Innovative Solutions

DistilINFO Hospital IT - (Tuesday December 3, 2024)
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Introduction
Virtual primary care has emerged as a transformative approach to healthcare delivery, especially in pediatrics. With the integration of telehealth technology, families now have more accessible and convenient options for their children’s care. However,…

Northumbria Primary Care trials AI-powered digital coaching app

Digital Health - (Tuesday December 3, 2024)
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A feasibility study in Northumbria has found that digital health interventions show promise in helping patients manage symptoms and easing pressure on NHS services.
Northumbria Primary Care enrolled 36 patients in a 12-week study to…

The Hidden Cybersecurity Risk: Implanted Medical Devices

HIT Consultant - (Tuesday December 3, 2024)
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Andrew Spier, Vice President of Advanced Cyber Solutions and Commercial Services at Core4ce

Recent and high-profile cyber, ransomware and supply chain attacks on Kaiser Permanente, Ascension, and Change Healthcare have shown how the healthcare industry…

Most people open to sharing health data to develop AI in the NHS

Digital Health - (Tuesday December 3, 2024)
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Three quarters (75%) of the public support sharing some of their personal health data for the development of AI systems in the NHS, according to a survey commissioned by think tank the Health Foundation.
The…

What All Healthcare IT Leaders Must Understand About the Kaiser Permanente Breach

HIT Consultant - (Tuesday December 3, 2024)
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Simon Wijckmans, CEO and founder of c/side

Of the many, many facets of healthcare-industry cybersecurity that IT leaders must be aware of, browser-side attacks and data leaks have particularly high potential to blindside an organization….

National Healthcare Group adopts mobile-first HR approach

Healthcare IT news - (Tuesday December 3, 2024)
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The National Healthcare Group has upgraded its human resource system with a cloud-powered platform that drives staff mobility and data-driven decision-making. WHAT IT’S ABOUT
Through the iConnect@NHG project, the health cluster underwent a modernisation of its HR system…

3 Innovations Philips Is Showcasing at RSNA 2024 – MedCity News

MedCity News - (Tuesday December 3, 2024)
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The Radiological Society of North America is hosting its annual meeting in Chicago this week, allowing clinicians and tech professionals from all over the world to share ideas and display the latest innovations in…