Welcome to your morning summary of digital health news, information, and events you need to know to stay informed!
👇 News
🤳 NHS Scotland is implementing a new text message validation system to reduce waiting lists for patients in NHS Lanarkshire. This initiative aims to confirm patients’ ongoing requirements for better resource allocation.
👩💻 The Chartered Institute for IT is advocating for chartered status for tech professionals, including those in healthcare, to ensure competence and ethics standards are met.
🚭 WHO’s first treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults includes recommendations for digital interventions like text messages and apps.
🌳 Jennifer Neff, managing director of Access Elemental social prescribing software, receives the society award at TechUK’s President’s Awards for her dedication to social prescribing.
🌥️ Open Medical partners with FotoFinder to integrate AI technology into clinical workflows for its users.
❓ Did you know?
BlackBerry’s Global Threat Intelligence Report highlights a 40% increase in new malware used in cyberthreats every minute, with healthcare being a prime target.
📖 What we’re reading
A pilot study explores the use of ChatGPT for patients with type 2 diabetes seeking information on exercise, finding it to be a useful educational tool with some limitations.
🚨 This week’s events
Join the virtual workshop on SomX Healthtech Communications: Fundraising Essentials on July 11.
