Piyush Mahapatra, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and chief innovation officer at Open Medical, considers the latest consultation on the future of the NHS, and argues that what is needed is not a new vision, but a plan for delivery – and some radical new thinking on the role of healthcare technology.

AI and digital simulation are reshaping healthcare education, offering new opportunities for efficiency, training, and patient care. At the Council of Deans of Health’s Digital Summit 2025, experts explored the promise and challenges of AI integration, from regulatory concerns to the ethical implications of its use in clinical decision-making.

Building trust, empowering teams, and balancing innovation with patient care are key to successful digital transformation in healthcare, writes Janet Dodd, Chief Nursing Information Officer at Sheffield Children's NHS FT, who will speak at Digital Health Rewired 2025

Sima Jassal, Clinical Director at EMIS Health, and Meera Parkash, Senior Clinical Facilitator at Optum, outline the key findings from a new Optum white paper looking at how integrated care systems can strengthen their approach to managing polypharmacy and addressing cases of harmful overprescribing.

Jane Johnston, Co-CEO of the Association of Professional Healthcare Analysts (AphA), discusses the decision to drop Women’s Health targets from the latest NHS planning guidance, and its impact on persisting inequalities in women’s health.

Association for Healthcare Technology Providers for Imaging, Radiotherapy and Care calls for collaboration on clear and consistent AI innovation to reduce duplication and risk while maximising benefits.

Nearly two-thirds of UK adults believe that access to both standard and personalised medicine is important, as more than a third of UK adults say standard GP-prescribed medicines often fail to meet their health needs.

First-of-its-kind collaboration offers potential for "step change" in the early detection of dementia, using routine eye scans to gain deeper insight into brain health and monitor cognitive decline.

By Ruth Holland, Director of Data & Analytics, London Secure Data Environment, OneLondon Health Data Portfolio, and Mark Kewley, Programme Director, London Secure Data Environment, OneLondon Health Data Portfolio.

Nominations are now open for the Our Health Heroes Awards 2025, celebrating the wider healthcare workforce - from porters and cleaners to receptionists, gardeners and security guards - that supports NHS doctors and nurses on the frontline.

Jonathan Webb, Head of Safety and Learning at NHS Wales, relates two data-led approaches aimed at reducing avoidable harm and litigation costs across Wales, demonstrating the success of unified and standardised approaches to patient safety.

Max Gattlin discusses whether AI telephony tools are ready to deliver transformation in primary care and help end the '8am rush', accelerating patients' time-to-care.

Thousands of patients across North East London are set to benefit from new initiative, using artificial intelligence (AI) and personalised clinical coaching, easing pressure on NHS services. 

Integrated care systems strive to provide seamless, equitable healthcare by coordinating services, but fragmented data sharing remains a major challenge. Strong data partnerships are vital for continuous care, addressing health inequities, and optimising resources. Yet, technology, governance, and collaboration gaps hinder progress, disconnecting patients and providers.