Tag: care-technology
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WHOOP’s $575m Funding Boost Highlights Rise of Preventive Digital Health
A major funding round for wearable firm WHOOP reflects growing global interest in predictive health technology.
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Roles Evolve as Care Providers Invest in AI Leadership
Oakland Care’s appointment of a head of AI reflects a wider shift across health and social care, as organisations invest in senior technology roles to support digital transformation.
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TEC Push Paused as Data Gaps Threaten UK Social Care Transformation
A new industry report finds overwhelming support for technology enabled care across the UK, but warns that poor data use and low workforce confidence are slowing progress. Sector leaders say without urgent action, the promise of prevention-led care may not be realised.
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Apple App Store Introduces Medical Device Labels
Apple’s decision to introduce medical device labels on its App Store could have wider implications for how digital health tools are assessed and trusted across the UK.
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New Wearable AI Audio Device Launched To Support Care
A new wearable device designed to improve clinical note-taking could reshape how digital health tools are used across the UK. As AI scribes become more common, attention is turning to the hardware needed to make them work reliably in real-world care settings.
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Private Healthcare Rise Highlights Digital Opportunity for UK Community Care
More people in the UK are paying for private healthcare as confidence in timely NHS treatment remains low. The trend is fuelling concerns about a two-tier system, while also prompting renewed discussion about the role of digital health and community care technology in improving access.
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Singapore sets global benchmark for regulating medical devices and digital health
Singapore has become the first country to achieve the World Health Organization’s highest regulatory classification for medical devices.
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