Category Archive for News UK
News UK – focussing on all UK access issues including the English NHS restructure of commissioning arrangements
NHS to make whole genome sequencing available for all seriously-ill children from 2020
A recent study has shown whole-genome sequencing to be quick, cost-effective and to give greater causal certainty as to paediatric … read more »
MRI scans could revolutionise prostate cancer screening
Prostate cancer kills around 11,800 men every year in the UK and there is currently no routine screening procedure due … read more »
NHS aims to be world leader in artificial intelligence within 5 years
The Chief Executive of NHS England, Simon Stevens, has announced a ‘global call for evidence’ on how the NHS can … read more »
EMA commits to strengthening interaction with three European primary care bodies
The EMA has signed a joint statement strengthening its interaction with three professional bodies representing primary care. The European Medicines … read more »
DHSC appoints new Chief Medical Officer
DHSC has announced that Chris Whitty will become the new Chief Medical Officer for England and the UK Government’s Chief … read more »
Proposal to merge West Midlands CCGs
The NHS Long Term Plan’s emphasis upon integrated care and reduced costs has seen several CCGs enter into merger proposals, … read more »
Sepsis survivors have increased mortality risk for up to 5 years
There are around 250,000 cases of sepsis in the UK every year, and research has found that sepsis survivors have … read more »
Report analyses hospital-based HTA
A recent report from The Research Insights provides analysis of the global hospital-based HTA market showing emerging trends and growth … read more »
NHS England delivers new innovations through payment programme
NHS England has announced that nearly 750,000 patients will benefit from new technology coming through the Innovation and Technology Payment … read more »
Secretary of State responds to the prospect of NHS ‘on the table’ in US post-Brexit deal
Matt Hancock has responded to US officials by saying that the “NHS is not for sale” as part of any … read more »
