Welcome to your daily dose of digital health news, information, and events to keep you in the loop!
👇 News
📈 West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has surged up the NHS league tables thanks to its innovative ‘whole hospital’ approach and virtual hospital service. Ranked 7th for accident and emergency waiting times, the trust has climbed nearly 100 places in just two years.
⌨️ University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is in search of a digital experience solution (DEX) to enhance operations by providing real-time data and analytics to identify equipment issues before they impact operations.
😷 A public inquiry on pandemic preparedness has criticized the UK government for “preparing for the wrong pandemic.” One major flaw identified was the absence of a scalable system for testing, tracing, and isolating during pandemics.
⌚ A study in Nature Medicine reveals the clinical value of consumer wearable devices in comparing treatments for atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Funded by the EU’s BigData@Heart consortium, the research was led by the cardiology group at the University of Birmingham.
👨👩👧👧 The new NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Emergency and Acute Care in Manchester aims to collaborate with innovators to develop novel technology solutions for improved patient diagnosis and care.
❓ Did you know?
New data shows public satisfaction with NHS Scotland has hit a record low, with more people dissatisfied than satisfied with the health service.
📖 What we’re reading
The Mid-Year Digital Health Guide by Mason Hayes & Curran provides insights on trends, regulatory changes, and policies shaping the EU’s digital health sector.
🚨 This week’s event
23 July, London – Equity Charter Summit
