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Government’s digital healthcare strategy, said the HSE’s Damien McCallion. The Health Service Executive (HSE) and HealthTech Ireland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to examine existing and emerging tech solutions to improve patient outcomes and health service efficiency in Ireland. #hse #ie #eire #digital #healthcare #efficiencies https://lnkd.in/gAY9vm-P

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Looking forward to joining you all Chartered Accountants Ulster Society in September to share a little of my journey taking the Meaghers business from one traditional pharmacy to where we are at today and just how important our people are in the journey. #growth #business #pharmacy

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Today, Fine Gael launched our manifesto for #GE24, setting out our stall in how we will continue to invest in our economy & provide for our people, putting money back in your pocket, improving public services & securing your future to deal with unforeseen events. More here 👉 finegael.ie/manifesto

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It’s extraordinary that common sense measures such as the labelling of alcohol products has to be described as ‘controversial’. In Ireland polling data has found very strong public support for this (over 70%). The ‘controversy’ stems from an industry that has been allowed to get away with both setting and moving the goal posts in a manner matched only by the fossil fuels and tobacco industries. In the run up to the European elections perhaps ask your local candidates are they prepared to stand up for public interest as opposed to vested interest? #CDoH European Alcohol Policy Alliance - Eurocare https://lnkd.in/gu2Q_2w8

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💶 ☘ Healthcare premiums continue to rise in Ireland! Second price hike this year by some Irish Health Insurers. ❗ VHI in March increased premiums by 7% average and from October another 3.5%. ❗Laya in April increased premiums by 7% average and from October another 6.5%. ❗Irish Life Health increased premiums by 5.4% average in July. 📈 ''The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) said the total cost of claims paid by insurers last year rose by 15% on the previous year.'' (RTE - Link below 👇 ) 💼 Efficiencies need to be found elsewhere as claims costs continue to rise and this then trickles down to consumers having to bear higher premiums. This will definitely impact the Irish health insurance protection gap as it will be simply unaffordable for some people given the continuous price hikes. https://lnkd.in/e8x2kW_E. #healthinsurance 

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Great insights from Robert Farrell on how the pandemic has accelerated digital transformation in Ireland! The shift to digital solutions is driving innovation and growth across industries. Exciting times ahead as we continue to adapt and evolve in this rapidly changing landscape. #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Ireland

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Unlocking Digital Transformation: Industry-Academia Partnerships. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation, the synergy between industry and academia becomes increasingly vital. 💡 Collaborations between these two sectors foster innovation, drive research, and propel technological advancements. Join us on June 10th, for an insightful webinar hosted by UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy, and Sports Sciences in collaboration with the Advance Centre UCD and supported by HealthTech Ireland and UCD microcredentials, where we’ll delve into the transformative impact of industry-academia partnerships. We’ll explore how these collaborations accelerate digital adoption, enhance workforce skills, and shape the future of various sectors. 🚀 🔗 Registration details below. #transforminghealthcaretogether

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Business Services Organisation (BSO) on behalf of Digital Health and Care Northern Ireland (DHCNI) are seeking a: Director of Digital Health & Care Northern Ireland and Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) Location: SPPG, Linenhall Street, Belfast Salary: See Job Details Closing Date: Wed, 12 June 2024 @ 5:00 PM Interview Dates: It is anticipated the Assessment Centre and Interviews will take place week commencing 24th June 2024 Notes: Please contact Retained_Recruitment@ hscni.net JOB BACKGROUND: The Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Digital Vision and Strategy, published in October 2022, sets out an ambitious journey to make lives better for the people of the region, using Digital and Data to transform the way we deliver health, care and well-being services. https://lnkd.in/eDmK6jrH To develop and deliver this strategy the Department of Health appointed a Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) in 2019, a new role for the Health and Social Care system. The CDIO is a Deputy Secretary in the Civil Service, reports to the Permanent Secretary and sits on the board of the Department. At the highest level the CDIO has 5 main accountabilities: • Set the vision for Digital transformation of Health & Social Care in Northern Ireland • Organise, fund and manage Digital delivery for Health & Social Care • Improve use of and value from Health & Care Data • Oversee Information Governance and Cyber & Information Security • Drive Digital innovation, and develop a new Digital innovation eco-system The CDIO is working with partners to establish a new structure to develop the strategy and deliver its goals, called Digital Health and Care Northern Ireland (DHCNI). This is a joint entity between the Department of Health, the Health and Social Care (HSC) Business Services Organisation (BSO), as an employer for DHCNI staff, and the Northern Ireland Public Health Agency. https://dhcni.hscni.net/ The DHCNI governance arrangements report into the Department of Health Board as well as the HSC Performance and Transformation Executive Board (PTEB). The DHCNI team work with an array of partners to deliver Digital solutions and services, including: the BSO as a supplier of central services and projects, the HSC Trusts and their respective IT teams and the other HSC Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs). The chart below sets out, at a very simplified level, the core functions of the organisations, as it relates to Digital services. #BSO #hscjobs #hscni #Digitalhealth #Director #NIjobs

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🏆So excited! – Imprivata, Cork University Maternity Hospital, and HSE are finalists in the Tech Excellence Awards for Public Sector Project of the Year 2024 🎉. Imprivata tech saved 87 hours per year per clinician plus many other benefits including: · Rapid access delivered to clinical data that is secure and enables visibility of health care worker digital identity. · Unattended PCs are now secured, with no unauthorized access available to the systems. · Audit trails are now accessible for the organization, enabling reporting by PC, application, and user level. · Routine clinical workflows are automated for individual login to desktops to identify, authenticate, and load multiple clinical applications. · Fast user switching between clinicians at PC is now routine practice. · Clinicians no longer need to share login access. 🏆Winners announced 23 May.🏆 #TechEx24 #HealthIT #SSO

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Great article in the Irish Times by Ronan Glynn. As political attention in Ireland shifts from election campaigns to government formation, the healthcare debate pivots towards addressing winter pressures and long-term challenges posed by an ageing population. Despite a 70% increase in Irish health funding since 2019, healthcare providers are struggling to meet demand, with critical workforce shortages and rising costs. Ronan argues for a paradigm shift, viewing health not as a cost but as an investment in economic growth and societal well-being. He emphasises the need for prevention, digital innovation, and addressing health inequalities to build a resilient, efficient healthcare system. To support this the upcoming government must adopt a strategic vision that integrates health investment with economic prosperity, leveraging digital health for sustainable transformation. Check it out 👇 https://lnkd.in/eC3pBZ92 #HealthcareInvestment #DigitalInnovation #EconomicGrowth #IrelandHealthPolicy

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With demand for healthcare services outstripping supply and higher levels of expenditure needed on areas such as care for older people, a market opportunity in Ireland has clearly been noted by investors, says Grant Thornton Ireland's Sharon Scanlan in this article in Business and Finance. #Investment #Healthcare

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Our Future of Finance report explores five pillars Irish CFOs can employ to incorporate resilience into business strategy, increase bottom lines, and achieve long-term sustainable growth. Discover more here https://lnkd.in/eYMJEvbV

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‘Digital for Care: A Digital Health Framework for Ireland 2024-2030’. This framework sets out a roadmap to digitally transform health services in Ireland and improve access for patients. While this is aimed at Ireland, there is similar across the UK and EU. #hse #healthcare #digital #transformationreadiness #digitalreadiness #culturechange #future #wellola https://lnkd.in/evNJ7kKW

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The Irish Department of Health has announced a comprehensive Digital Health Framework for 2024-30, aiming to transform the nation’s healthcare services through digital innovation. At Athera Healthcare, we recognise that the journey towards a more digitised and data-driven healthcare system still has many challenges. These challenges also present significant opportunities for innovation and improvement. One of the most pressing issues we face is the sheer volume of data generated within healthcare systems - both structured and unstructured. This data, if harnessed correctly, has the potential to transform healthcare delivery, but the current practice of manually extracting and piecing together data from various silos is inefficient and prone to error. This is why a single source of truth, where data can be accessed and analysed in real-time, is crucial. Relying on outdated methods like Excel spreadsheets for data analysis is not only resource-intensive but also risks missing critical insights. Accurate and timely data is the backbone of informed decision-making and effective patient care. For more details on the Digital Health Framework and its implications for Ireland’s healthcare system, read here: https://lnkd.in/e2fB8nhV #HSE #IrishDOH #DepartmentofHealth #IrelandHealthcare

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Please see a free webinar on Digital Transformation in Healthcare organised by a good colleague in UCD, Prof. Carla Perrotta and involving some excellent speakers. Sure what else would you be doing on Monday while eating your lunch - make it an interesting lunch rather than chatting about the election results!!!

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If you invest in a new tool or machine for your business, your staff need to know why and how to use it…otherwise it will cause more headaches. Prioritise employee buy in! Check out the latest article and survey for Irish CEOs regarding GenAI adoption #includeyourteam #Genai #adoption

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News Update Granite has acquired Coalface Digital. Coal Face deliver solutions for brands that are ambitious about their online presence. Applying data science and AI to the challenges clients face today. Backing up proven tactics with insights gained from data unification and customised business intelligence programmes. #data #digitaltransformation #AI

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Very interesting to see the process of a Health Impact Assessment being carried out. Many public health advocates seeking a Health Impact Assessment re proposals on Sale of Alcohol bill to extend alcohol availability. Such an assessment can provide guidance on reducing health inequalities.

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The power of HSi’s platform is ground breaking.

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