As many industries embrace the changes the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch-off will bring, there are others that have cause for concern. Vital care devices such as telecare systems will be impacted by the switch off — so how can care companies ensure a smooth transition for their customers? Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of PSTN switch-off specialist, Crystaline, investigates.

Researchers are developing artificial intelligence which they hope will help to identify patients most at risk of lung cancer before symptoms have even appeared.

New approach to heart failure care will enhance provision of digital services to patients across Widnes primary care network.

By Rob Shaw CBE, Mastek Adviser and former Deputy CEO of NHS Digital.

The supply contract has been awarded to software company Palantir Technologies UK and will see up to £330 million in investment over the seven-year contract period.

As the UK healthcare landscape undergoes a radical digital transformation, can the independent sector adapt or will it be left behind?

By Fran Ward, Project Manager, NHS Arden & GEM CSU and Dr Paulina Ramirez, Academic, Birmingham Business School.

Stuart Watkins, Strategy Manager for Health at Crown Commercial Service (CCS), explains the 3 main stages of buying digital transformation solutions in the NHS, with a clear breakdown of programme stages and projects along the way.

While digital communications solutions are plentiful, budgetary constraints mean that asking the right questions of technology vendors is more important than ever, writes Dave O’Shaughnessy.

Delayed discharge cost the NHS an estimated £1.7 billion in 2022/23. RIVIAM's Hospital Discharge service connects third sector partners and NHS trusts with the data they need, speeding up discharge, reducing readmission rates and supporting system-wide efficiency.

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The new Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) pilot is an initiative to bring new technologies and solutions to the NHS faster and will focus on addressing unmet needs.

Boosting access to innovative technology has never been more important for the NHS. But providers have a duty to ensure interoperability is at the core of all solutions, writes Dr Anas Nader.

Tara Donnelly, Founder of Digital Care Limited, explains how Doccla is supporting NHS Urgent and Emergency Care through an innovative suite of virtual ward and remote patient monitoring technologies.