The health service in Scotland will face “significant” financial pressures over the next five years, a spending watchdog has predicted. Audit Scotland said the impact of the recession on public sector spending meant NHS budgets were likely to fall. It … Continue reading →
London, December 10th 2009. The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery announced today that it is launching a new service to support people with epilepsy. This innovative service, offered in partnership with iPLATO Healthcare, aims to help the hospital’s patients … Continue reading →
Pamela Swingley is a seasoned software executive with more than 20 years of experience working with technology companies of all sizes. Pam has a passion for early stage companies. She has managed marketing strategy and programs for three successful startups: … Continue reading →
Troubled £12bn NHS IT system to be scaled back The NHS computer system has been hit by delays and cost over-runs The government is to scale back its £12bn NHS IT system in what the Tories are calling a “massive … Continue reading →
“Ahead of Wednesday’s pre-Budget report, the PM said “efficiency savings” would help to save £12bn over four years – £3bn more than planned in the Budget.” “This culture of excess must change and will change.” He added that the government … Continue reading →
Judging at the Mobile Healthcare Industry Summit was tough as there were many great applications and solutions. In the end there had to be a winner and on the day MedApps won out [mc src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GBTyyNtoug” type=”youtube”]MedApps “20% technology and 80% … Continue reading →
25.11.2009: Today the Medical Technology Group, backed by leading politicians, warned that the UK is falling behind other European countries in uptake of medical technologies. Launching a 12 point Action Plan, “Medical Technology – Can We Afford To Miss Out?”, … Continue reading →
The NHS is falling behind other European health services in the uptake of life-saving technologies, according to a report by the Medical Technology Group, a coalition of UK industry groups and patient charities. Barbara Harpham, Medical Technology Group chairman and … Continue reading →
Cutting-edge operating theatre to transform healthcare in Scotland Premium Article ! Your account has been frozen. For your available options click the below button. Options Premium Article ! To read this article in full you must have registered and have … Continue reading →
Wednesday 18th November 2009 Monitoring pods An innovative telehealth project to monitor patients with chronic lung conditions has secured NHS Highland, Argyll & Bute Council and Telehealth Solutions. NHS Highland’s Project Manager Lynn Garrett and Telehealth Solutions’ Product Manager Charles … Continue reading →