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While it might not need the beer fridges and bean bags, the NHS could learn something from the employee-engagement fostered by start-ups, believes Anas Nader of Patchwork Health

e-Health records are enabling pharmacists to make informed decisions about treating patients and relieve pressure on GPs, writes Gill Hitchcock 

Some departments report vast increases following introduction of new data-protection legislation

Collective of trusts and CCGs seeks programs across five core health areas

The relationship between artificial intelligence and the law is receiving ever greater focus – while somehow becoming less clear. PublicTechnology looks at the role that regulators and lawmakers will play in the coming years

As concerns about timescales linger, department looks at ways to ensure success of programme’s ‘ramp-up phase’

The potential for technology to embed and amplify systemic biases is seen as one of the biggest inherent risks of deploying AI and automation at scale. PublicTechnology talks to experts about the key issues and how they can be addressed

Hear, in this brief extract from our AI Week webinar discussion, how the NHS is using automation to help overcome fears about data security

A few years ago, artificial intelligence was barely on the public sector’s radar. Now, it is one of the most-discussed topics in all of government. To kick off our dedicated AI Week, PublicTechnology examines where we are, and how we got here

Onlookers are asking why the chatbot created by Babylon Health – which provides the GP at Hand service – is offering such different guidance to men and women.  But the company tells PublicTechnology its service is working as intended.

Six projects selected for continued backing

Although most Scottish citizens believe IoT and smart technology will improve healthcare delivery, many do not want to use bots, conferencing, or web chat

Digital-first appointments are delivering the biggest improvement in access to GPs for 10 years, Stratford medical director Dr Bhupinder Kohli tells Gill Hitchcock

Bryant was director of digital transformation at NHS Digital before moving to System C in 2017 

Unified system will be implemented across all central NHS and departmental bodies and will also be open to trusts across the country

Hospital trusts in Lincolnshire and Nottingham to examine potential of using software tools to review mammograms

Patients in Scotland given option of virtual appointments via PC or mobile device

Charity calls for more service options as ONS data shows a significant proportion of over-65s do not use the internet

Council looks to buy commercially available technology

Boris Johnson concerned over UK’s loss of measles-free status

Health secretary to review checks for over 40s