Philips Healthcare tells us about the advantages of adopting cloud technology in digital pathology, emphasizing its role in enhancing interoperability, AI integration, and diagnostic efficiency.
UK Government departments face a pivotal year in 2026 as case management and workflow platforms evolve under pressures from digital transformation, cybersecurity demands and legacy modernisation. This article outlines the key trends shaping public-sector systems.
The NHS’s 10-Year Plan aims to transform healthcare by prioritising prevention, personalisation, and integration. This approach, argues John Clarke, must accommodate those who are digitally excluded while utilising technology to empower staff and improve patient outcomes.
A new wave of EU-funded initiatives launched under the 2024 EU4Health Work Programme is creating a stronger, more intelligent, and more connected digital healthcare service across the European Union.
Rezina Hakim, Senior Policy Adviser for Digital at NHS Confederation, emphasises the crucial role of digital infrastructure in enhancing the effectiveness of neighbourhood health teams (NHTs) and supporting timely, coordinated, and person-centred care.
The future of healthcare is digital. While the increasing use of technology will bring opportunities, it will also create new risks for patient safety. Nick Woodier from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body reflects on the implementation of various technologies in healthcare and their impact on patient safety.
To modernise local public services, the UK Government has launched GDS Local, a new government unit designed to help councils across the UK to deliver simpler, faster, and more accessible digital services.
The European Commission has approved 56 projects for funding under the fourth round of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme, marking a significant push toward strengthening Europe’s digital infrastructure.
NHS Shared Business Services has launched a £150M framework for digital dictation, speech recognition, and outsourced transcription. This will provide immediate time-saving tools and create a future-ready pathway for emerging Ambient Voice and AI scribing technologies.
Digital technologies can enhance infection detection and patient safety, but risk creating two-tier health systems that exacerbate existing inequalities. This article explores approaches to digital health equity to help bridge this gap.
