An Ipsos poll revealed that 69% of UK adults saw ‘Building an NHS fit for the future’ as the most important mission of Keir Starmer’s government announced in his King’s Speech. However, security specialist, Adam Button, argues that for the NHS to improve services and outcomes, there needs to be a rethink on how patient data is secured and managed. He advocates for a “shared services” approach through improving cybersecurity and better data management.
Singapore tackling chronic diseases with wearables
Singapore’s Health Promotion Board is piloting programs with technology firms like Abbott and Google to enhance self-health management. The DigiCoach program targets pre-diabetic individuals using