When will the US contact-tracing app be ready?
As the UK launches its new NHS Test and Trace app for COVID-19, the US is yet to get to grips with this vital part of handling exposure to the novel coronavirus
interoperability
EU agrees COVID-19 contact tracing framework
EU member states agreed on technical specifications for the safe exchange of data between national contact tracing apps.
COVID-19 accelerates healthtech adoption
Cost pressures in US healthcare exacerbated by COVID-19 have accelerated adoption of tech to better serve patients and improve margins.
NHS England selects vendors for future healthcare
Electronic health record solutions must be interoperable and modular.
Redox raises $33 million Series C for healthcare data interoperability
Redox, which enables healthcare data exchange, has closed a $33 million Series C funding round, led by Battery Ventures.
New NHSX to drive digital transformation of NHS
The UK’s Department for Health is launching NHSX, a new unit with responsibility for setting national policy and developing best practice for NHS technology.
President Clinton recognises lives saved through healthcare technology
Former President of the US Bill Clinton presented the keynote address at the World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit this weekend, drawing attention to the lives saved through the work of the Patient Safety Movement, and highlighting the importance of healthcare technology.