Your morning summary of digital health news, information and events to know about if you want to be “in the know”.
News
- Around half of councils in the UK believe there is little understanding of technology enabled care (TEC) across the health and social care workforce.
- 97% of adult social care leaders agree that TEC is crucial in responding to increasing demand and complexity.
Everon Announces Strategic Partnerships at ITEC Conference
Everon, a producer of digital grouped living solutions, announced four new strategic partnerships at the International Technology Enabled Care Conference (ITEC) 2024. The partnerships aim to help more people live longer, healthier lives at home.
Research Findings
New research published in JAMA Network Open shows that MRI-based risk calculators can predict prostate cancer risk with some accuracy.
Vicore Pharma Holding AB Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
Vicore Pharma Holding AB has been granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for AlmeeTM, a 9-week digital cognitive behavioral therapy for treating anxiety symptoms related to PF.
Deloitte Report on Maternal Health
A Deloitte report highlights gaps in cultural competency and affordability in digital tools for maternal care, based on a survey of over 2,000 pregnant individuals and discussions with healthcare executives.
NHS Patient Safety Strategy Report
A new report on the NHS Patient Safety Strategy emphasizes the need for clearer plans to foster safety cultures within NHS organizations.
Reading Recommendation
The British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey assesses public sentiment towards the NHS, providing insights that are particularly relevant in an election year. Check out this analysis by The King’s Fund.