Health tech startup Pip Care, which harnesses digital health to help patients through the surgical journey, has raised US$5m to help broaden its reach into the lives of more patients. The Series A close, led by A1 Health Ventures, follows its award of a US$2.2m grant from the National Institutes of Health to launch a trial […]
Life Sciences Hub Wales continues to lead the transformation of health and social care through innovative, impactful solutions in response to unprecedented challenges. The 2023-24 Annual Report shines a spotlight on how strategic collaboration and bespoke support are accelerating life-saving innovations, addressing critical system needs, improving care quality, and boosting economic growth across Wales. In […]
HTN recently caught up with Benedict Tan, group chief digital strategy officer and chief data officer for SingHealth – the largest public healthcare cluster in Singapore. Benedict shared with us his vision for digital leadership, some of the outcomes and successes of SingHealth’s implementation of digital solutions such as a new bed management system, and […]
The London Borough of Enfield has published a tender notice worth an estimated £13,605,228 over a nine-year period, highlighting intention to appoint up to five providers to deliver prevention and early intervention services. The aim is to support Enfield residents to access information and support independence, with the service split into five lots. These include supporting […]
One in five employers (20%) expects an increased demand for female gender-specific support, such as for the menopause, according to research from Towergate Employee Benefits. With World Menopause Day on Friday 18 October, Towergate Employee Benefits is encouraging employers to see how they can meet this demand, and provide menopause support for employees. Extent of […]
Scientists are working to create a new test to detect cancer’s spread to the central nervous system on the same day as the doctor’s visit. When cancer spreads from its primary site, such as the lungs or breast, to the brain or spine, there are well-established methods of treating it. However, when these metastases spread […]
The Department of Health and Social Care has published a report examining the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), led by North West London ICB’s chair Dr Penny Dash. A particular aim of the report was to explore whether CQC’s regulations and processes are deemed fit for an age of digital healthcare. Overall, […]
