Best Buy targets hospital at home, MHRA to bring innovation to patients faster and more
The latest ideas, people, innovations and technologies that are shaping the future of healthcare.
Hi, Kevin McDonnell here. Thank you for reading my latest newsletter. Every week I share my round-up of the most interesting stories from the world of Digital Health so you can find the ideas, people, innovations and technologies that are shaping the future of healthcare. I hope you enjoy them! Happy reading!
MHRA to receive £10m to fast-track patient access to cutting-edge medical products - The UK government has allocated £10 million to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to expedite patient access to groundbreaking medical products and technologies.
Medtech trade group pushes UK to support ambitious Software as a Medical Device program - A medtech trade group in the UK is urging the government to support an ambitious Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) program and enhance access to health data to reap the benefits of digital health technologies.
Smartphone Photos to Detect Anemia - Researchers at University College London and the University of Ghana have developed a smartphone-based system that can detect anemia by taking simple photos with the phone's camera.
Who Does What framework on maximising benefits of digital - NHS England has released the Who Does What framework to guide leaders on how to collaborate and maximize the benefits of IT infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of improving care provision and achieving optimal value for money.
Aiberry secures $8 million in seed funding - AI-powered mental health screening company Aiberry has secured $8 million (£6.7 million) in seed funding. The new funds, which bring total funding to $10 million (£8.5 million), will be used to accelerate adoption of the Aiberry platform.
New WHO Foundation Equity Fund Eyes AI-based Technology to Help Stroke Patients - A company that is using AI-powered technologies to help rehabilitate people with severe brain injuries, including those caused by strokes, has caught the eye of the World Health Organization (WHO) Foundation.
Best Buy will set up in-home hospital care through a new deal with Atrium Health - Best Buy's Geek Squad is partnering with Atrium Health to provide in-home hospital care by setting up technology that remotely monitors patients' health vitals and training them or their caregivers in using the devices.
80% of consumers have used telemedicine - A recent survey revealed that 80% of US adults have used telemedicine, with audio-only and asynchronous telemedicine being the most commonly used modalities.
UK Government to focus on mental health and musculoskeletal issues at work - The UK government plans to focus on mental health and musculoskeletal issues at work by embedding tailored employment support within related services, expanding the individual placement and support (IPS) scheme, scaling up musculoskeletal hubs, and providing digital resources such as apps for management of related conditions.
The evolution of UK provider collaboration - Strong collaboration among providers is essential for statutory integrated care systems, with collaboratives becoming more prevalent in mental health and other sectors as providers work together to optimise care, streamline resources, and offer mutual aid.
Updates you might have missed from the previous edition:
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Medtech relieved as Europe’s MDR extension nears final approval
The Health Foundation to launch tech funding programme to support care at home
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