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Patients prefer DMHT to be ‘part of wider treatment package’, says report

Research commissioned by MHRA and NICE found that patients believe digital mental health technologies should be used alongside other treatments.
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Generative AI in health demands rigorous oversight says Cushnan

As generative AI obtains a foothold in all aspects of life, health systems need to make sure AI tools are
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AI governance challenges and UK approach analysed in govt report

A government interim report has highlighted twelve essential challenges of AI governance and raised concerns about the UK-specific approach.
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Value of regulation continues to rise as AI and health technology booms

Experts speak to Digital Health News about the regulation of AI and health technology, including the emergence of the AI
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MHRA and NICE receive funding to explore digital mental health tools

MHRA and NICE will be exploring the regulation of digital mental health tools, with help from a £1.8m funding boost
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Cyber security news round-up

Our latest round-up of cyber security nibs includes a cyber-attack on the Labour party and Marie Stopes achieving Cyber Essentials
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Safety stamp for health apps to bring more trust to new solutions

The SGS HSP Safety Mark will be applied to healthcare software deemed secure for use in an attempt to signpost
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Online clinic reactivated following Care Quality Commission suspension

HR Healthcare Ltd, which was suspended by the Care Quality Commission for failing to comply with standards, is operating again
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Explainer: when is an app not an app (but a medical device)?

New guidance has been released on when an app becomes a “medical device” but attempts to control which apps creep
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CQC shifts focus from inspections to data and feedback

The Care Quality Commission will push ahead with plans to scale down inspections and instead rely more heavily on data
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