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Digital health & health tech is said to change the landscape of psychological care, but what exactly should this mean, both patients and for professionals? Jalil Allabadi, CEO of Altibbi shared is insights with Health Tech World... It is not unusual to see a great deal of coverage in the media about the digital revolution [...]
The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme has seen a 1000% surge in patient referrals thanks to a study by Meddbase - using ICB texting over traditional postal invites. A pilot study of almost 800 pre-diabetic patients has shown the significant potential of ICB-managed text messaging, more than doubling the number of pre-diabetes patients attending sessions over [...]
Almost half of UK citizens have claimed they would prefer to be monitored in a real hospital rather than a virtual ward, with over 60% unable to “confidently” explain what a virtual ward is - a survey has found. Data revealed by Spirit Health shows that 43% of the public would actively opt for a [...]
Medical records are protected by law - but are restrictions on data sharing detrimental to the health of the population? Michael Hughes, chief business officer at Duality, speaks to Health Tech World about how technology is improving the life of millions - by enabling medical data to be used confidentially... When going to the hospital, [...]
Health tech startup owners who are “pioneering the healthcare of tomorrow” were invited to pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges and live audience - at this year’s Health Tech Forward conference. But who made it to the finals? A total of 80 startup owners bravely took to the stage (in-person or [...]
In response to the news that skin cancer has some of the longest wait times for specialist care, NHS surgeon Dr Owain Rhys Hughes opens up about how there's "no excuse" for it, in the age of sophisticated technology.... When I read that skin cancer patients are experiencing some of the longest wait times for specialist care, I was [...]
The number of patients stuck on NHS waiting lists has reached 7 million for the first time ever - prompting calls for virtual and technological solutions. Pressure is mounting for the NHS to improve its virtual care systems as yet another surge brings waiting lists to an all-time high. NHS England revealed this week that [...]
Tammie Jackson, of the Health Tech World incredible women in health tech 2022 longlist, is a major advocate for diversity in the healthcare sector. Today she shares her insights into technology and the lessons it has taught her about equality... As someone who has spent much of my career in health care, I have been [...]
A successful tech platform which connects NHS and social care workers with shifts has had such success in the UK that it plans to expand into France. Florence is an app that connects nurses and care professionals with open shifts, cutting out the need for agency middlemen so shifts are filled directly. The health tech [...]
