AXREM and ORCHA Partner to Advance Safe Digital Health Adoption Across the Medical Technology Sector

AXREM, the UK trade association for diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, and healthcare IT, and ORCHA, the world's leading digital health assessment organisation, have today announced a formal partnership to support medical technology suppliers in navigating the fast-evolving digital health landscape.

This partnership will give AXREM's 120+ member companies access to ORCHA's world-leading digital health assurance services, exclusive member discounts and a programme of free expert-led webinars covering the EU AI Act, NHS DTAC compliance and how to access the US market.

Why this partnership matters

Digital health technologies including AI-enabled tools, apps and connected devices are transforming how medical technology is developed, deployed and regulated. But the compliance landscape is shifting rapidly. The EU AI Act, NHS procurement requirements and US market entry pathways are creating new obligations for suppliers that require specialist knowledge to navigate.

AXREM members are at the forefront of this transition and this partnership is designed to give them the insight, tools and support they need to move with confidence.

"AXREM members are producing some of the most important health technologies in the world and they deserve the best possible support in bringing those technologies to market safely and compliantly. ORCHA's expertise in digital health assessment and regulatory navigation is exactly what our members need at this moment. We're delighted to formalise this partnership and look forward to delivering real value across our community. "

Sally Edgington, Chief Executive Officer, AXREM

"AXREM represents a community of organisations that are shaping the future of medical technology and we are genuinely excited to be their partner in digital health assurance. Whether it's preparing for the EU AI Act, achieving NHS DTAC compliance or breaking into the US market, ORCHA has the frameworks, the experience and the global reach to support AXREM members at every stage. This is a partnership built on shared purpose, helping great technology get to the patients who need it."

Liz Ashall-Payne, Founder, ORCHA

What AXREM members will receive

Through the partnership, AXREM members will benefit from:

Exclusive discounts on ORCHA services, including discounted access to ORCHA Assured Support services, including the ORCHA AI Risk Profiler Tool and associated AI risk validation services.

A free webinar programme, featuring three expert sessions, covering:

• The EU AI Act: What It Means for Medical Technology Suppliers and How to Get Ready

• Achieving DTAC Compliance: A Practical Guide for Health Technology Suppliers

• Taking Your Technology into the US Market — navigating FDA pathways, HIPAA compliance and health system procurement, drawing on ORCHA's US Digital Health Assessment Framework (DHAF), co-developed with the American College of Physicians and the American Telemedicine Association

About AXREM

AXREM is the UK trade association representing suppliers of diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, healthcare IT and artificial intelligence systems. With over 120 member companies, AXREM advocates for its members and supports the safe, effective adoption of advanced medical technologies across the NHS and beyond. www.axrem.org.uk

About ORCHA

ORCHA is the world's leading digital health assessment and accreditation organisation, having completed over 40,000 assessments of digital health technologies across 20+ countries. ORCHA works with health systems, governments, payers, and suppliers to ensure that digital health tools meet the highest standards of clinical safety, data security, usability, and regulatory compliance. ORCHA's frameworks are trusted by NHS England, US health systems, and health bodies across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. www.orchahealth.com 

For media enquiries:
ORCHA: hello@orchahealth.com | AXREM: Donna Eade: donna.eade@axrem.org.uk