Health Technologies

How to create capacity to help get through the backlog – today – HTN Health Tech News

  • February 6, 2025
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By Aimee Wilde, Partnerships Lead, Accurx Amongst many other competing and urgent priorities, elective recovery is on the minds of most acute leaders right now. Restoring performance on the 18 week standard for elective care is also a central health priority for the Government and NHS England. The publication of the Elective Reform Plan in […]

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NHS England awards two new contracts to support development of NHS.uk and the NHS App – HTN Health Tech News

  • February 6, 2025
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NHS England has awarded two new contracts to support the “delivery of large-scale public facing digital services”, for NHS.UK and the wider portfolio including the NHS App and Login. Technology consultancy company, BJSS Limited has been awarded a three-year contract valued at £37.5m to support the development of the NHS.uk portfolio. This includes working on […]

Introducing Nurse Avery – a Google-backed tool versus the healthcare shortfall

  • February 6, 2025
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Google’s public sector division has partnered with a digital health firm to launch a new AI-driven nurse. Google Public Sector’s advanced technology and cloud infrastructure helped US-based startup Drive Health to create Nurse Avery as a partnership project. Its capabilities include real-time chart reviews, appointment scheduling, and proactive engagement.  Drive Health said the development fits […]

Jeep Wagoneer S EV just got a $5,000 price cut with a new Limited trim

  • February 6, 2025
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Jeep’s first electric SUV in the US just got more affordable. On Thursday, Jeep launched a new Limited trim at the Chicago Auto Show. The new 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited trim is $5,000 cheaper than the Launch Edition. And it also qualifies for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Here’s what the new model […]

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Ozempic-Like Drug Failed to Treat Parkinson’s Disease in Trial

  • February 6, 2025
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The idea was so tantalizing. Drugs in the GLP-1 class, which includes Wegovy and Ozempic, have proved miraculous in treating weight loss and other diseases. And some researchers hoped that the drugs could also help with some of the most difficult diseases to treat — those of the brain, like Parkinson’s. But now, at least […]

Trump to help spark a nuclear energy ‘renaissance,’ investor says

  • February 5, 2025
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Nuclear energy is set for a “renaissance” that will be accelerated by backing from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. That’s according to Yuri Khodjamirian, chief information officer at Tema ETFs, who noted that the Trump administration is “very, very interested in backing this technology.’ However, he also warned investors that developing this energy source is […]

Mercedes is already heavily discounting its 2025 EVs

  • February 5, 2025
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2025 Mercedes EQS sedan (Source: Mercedes-Benz) Mercedes-Benz had a rough EV sales year in 2024 in the US, so it’s hitting the reset button this year. To lure buyers back in, the automaker is already rolling out sweet discounts on its 2025 EVs. Sales of the EQB (36%), EQE (39%), and EQS (52%) decreased by […]