Amwell and Leidos have been awarded a $180m, 22-month contract by the US Defense Health Agency (DHA) to support its digital transformation with a hybrid care platform. With an initial roll-out at five sites, Amwell Converge will eventually replace the Military Health System’s existing video connection solution across the full spectrum of care. Ultimately, the scheme will provide digital health services to 9.6 million service members, health professionals and their families.
EU reveals plan to shield health sector from cyberattacks
The European Commission has launched a campaign to boost the cybersecurity of hospitals and medical centres. Facing 309 critical cybersecurity incidents in 2023, the region’s