Latest foreign investment in UK highlights underserved potential of primary care technology
European digital health supplier Doctolib has acquired NHS GP technology supplier Medicus as part of a wider UK expansion strategy…
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Epic secures a £222m federated EPR contract across Somerset and Dorset
In early March 2026, a conglomerate of four NHS Trusts across Somerset and Dorset announced that they had signed a £222m contract with…
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NHS waiting lists drive record private medical insurance use
Concerns around NHS waiting times/service is the key reason consumers chose to take out private medical insurance (PMI), a GlobalData…
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Trump tariffs will impact hospital supplies market
The hospital supplies sector is set to incur significant losses due to tariffs being imposed by US President Trump. The…
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The UK’s assisted dying bill represents a step towards choice, with some caveats
The UK has witnessed a significant development in the realm of end-of-life care with the introduction of the Terminally Ill…
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The NHS prognosis – critical but not terminal
The latest report by Lord Darzi into the state of UK healthcare paints a sorry picture of a system desperately…
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NHS virtual wards could be as disastrous as they sound
The National Health Service (NHS) is currently oversubscribed with staff burnout from pay cuts, and it has struggled to stay…
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Amazon muscles its way further into healthcare with the $3.9bn One Medical deal
Prepare for Amazon to take on the medical industry as its next big disruptor play. Amazon’s multi-billion dollar planned acquisition of…
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FDA adds automated external defibrillators and other medical devices to shortage list
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Chest drains are used to allow the…
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5G will revolutionise healthcare
A 5G revolution is imminent and is going to give an explosive boost to the digital transformation of healthcare. The…