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For all the health people in my network, please fill in this survey. Explain to NHS England that this is a terrible idea that will create further barriers to innovation when we need it most. The UK can be a powerhouse in medtech innovation but not like this. Empower the frontline to seek innovations that solve the real world problems they face. Award contracts for real implementations not pilots and trials or schemes. Listen to the recent report from The Health Foundation and send a signal that centralised pathways are not a solution https://lnkd.in/eHfgNGXK

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🚀 Transforming complex healthcare decisions into a single button 🚀 Some amazing insights from our previous Evo Inspires episode with Nick Venters, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust hosted by Emma Howard. What started as complex stakeholder negotiations between privacy advocates and research bodies is now a simple button in your NHS app. Sometimes the simplest solutions require the most thought! Want to share your digital health story? We're always looking for guests for both Evo Inspires and our Evolution Exchange Podcast. Comment "speaker" below and we'll be in touch! 🎤 #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech #DataPrivacy  #HealthcareLeadership

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It was great to be able to connect and share my thoughts and insight for the Connectivity Mix Ecosystem Insight for Connect: Health Tech (https://lnkd.in/eweszqZu) alongside some brilliant other #contributors. A really great example of what we should all be talking about - how we can improve #connectivity and #collaboration amongst ourselves and #ecosystems to the benefit of not just ourselves, but the UK as a whole. The paper has just been launched and can be read here: https://lnkd.in/eP4ptRUr. #ConnectivityMix #JoinTheDots.

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Where can I list my digital health product so it can be found by NHS IT buyers and partners? There are a few resources NHS organisations engage with when buying new digital health technology, it is worth checking out these resources and exploring if you can get your product listed too: 🔗 The NHS England Service Catalogue is a resource for NHS organisations to find national digital services and programmes for health and social care in England: https://lnkd.in/eTcxw8wC. 🔗 The NHS Buying Catalogue is an online marketplace where NHS organisations can purchase approved clinical information systems that meet digital needs in healthcare: https://lnkd.in/eS8y42Nt. 🔗 NHS England publishes a list of Health Systems Support Framework (HSSF) accredited suppliers here: https://lnkd.in/eGiicQ3F. (The HSSF was created to support Population Health Management initiatives and the delivery of integrated care, and so the scope is limited to non-clinical services). 🔗 The GOV.UK Digital Marketplace is also used by NHS organisations to find technology or people for digital projects in the public sector: https://lnkd.in/eNNQ6teH.

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🚨 Digital Transformation in the NHS: Progress Hampered by IT Challenges and Budget Pressures Two seperate reports published within days of each other, one from NHS Providers and the other from the RCGP highlight the ongoing challenges in achieving digital transformation across the NHS. While the potential for improved patient outcomes and streamlined services is clear, several common barriers are holding back progress: Budget Constraints: Both reports emphasise how tight budgets are limiting the ability to invest in essential IT infrastructure. Many NHS trusts and GP practices are working with outdated equipment that simply can't support the demands of modern healthcare delivery. Outdated IT Infrastructure: It's no surprise that more than half of GPs report fundamental inadequacies with their IT systems, echoing wider concerns in hospitals. Aging infrastructure not only reduces productivity and increases inefficiencies but also limits the capacity to adopt new digital solutions effectively. Just last week a group of clinical leaders were explaining the challenges they face on a daily basis working with systems that don't talk to one another and the impact it has on their clinics. Operational Pressures: The ongoing pressure on the NHS to deliver more with less has left little room for the kind of transformative investment required for large-scale digital change. Without improvements to foundational IT systems, both GPs and hospitals are struggling to keep up with the pace of technological advancement. The Need for Long-Term Investment: The reports make it clear that if digital transformation is to succeed, a more sustainable, long-term approach to funding and infrastructure development is critical. Quick fixes won’t suffice in building a resilient, future-ready NHS. 📉 Impact on Productivity: Poor IT systems and budget limitations are having a direct impact on productivity. Clinicians and staff are spending valuable time navigating outdated tech, which could be better spent on patient care. This is an ongoing cycle that impacts staff morale and patient experiences. The future of healthcare depends on addressing these core issues and ensuring that our health services are equipped to meet the needs of patients in a digital age. 🚑💻 https://lnkd.in/en2iUqf7 https://lnkd.in/eWt4Nb-m #NHSTransformation #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Leadership #ITInfrastructure #GPPractices

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Mark Cubbon, group chief executive at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, explained to HTN their impressive work at integrating patient data for the benefit of patients and clinicians. It is music to our ears. It is often forgotten that data integration falls into two types. You can integrate data for an individual patient, and that is what HL7 and other messaging services are for. It’s a quick and secure way to ping other systems and find out what they hold about the patient you need to manage. The other type is sometimes more neglected. What if you don’t know which patient you should manage next? Now you have to find a needle in a very large haystack: for example, the patients who have waited longest, or have inconsistencies in their pathway data, or are not responding to communications. HL7 messaging isn’t going to help, because you can’t ping all the systems about all the patients, or your IT is going to keel over. What you need instead is a Unified Data Layer (UDL), where all the information you need is brought together in a completely consistent way. This is Insource Ltd’s speciality. We have decades of experience at unifying data from diverse sectors and systems across the NHS, and in sectors beyond healthcare as well. So if you want to manage your processes as well as individual patients, then get in touch. We’ll be happy to take you through the benefits of properly unified data. https://lnkd.in/ejP99zNN Nadine Carey-Whitehead Graham Bennett Rob Davenport Tim Eltze Adrian Owen Rachel Lane Donna Smith https://lnkd.in/eY38p__p

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Rackspace Technology Healthcare Executive Jason Jones contributed his insights to Health Tech News on the future of NHS digital transformation, emphasising the need for clinician-led initiatives and smarter investment in technology. Read the full article for expert perspectives from across the health sector on how innovation can shape the future of the NHS: https://lnkd.in/e7dugBdM #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalTransformation #NHS

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Can the Government succeed in radically reforming the NHS? Yes it can, if we can unleash the power of technology. In his new blog for our website, our product director Jamie Innes explains how remote monitoring can prevent illness, create capacity in hospitals and help patients access treatment earlier. This is essential reading for policymakers. How do you think the Government can build a health service that’s fit for the future? https://lnkd.in/e3iyA9J5

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Going Digital for Better Healthcare: The New NHS Funds Our latest blog by Zine G. explores the £4.2 billion boost for healthcare announced in the 2024 Spring Budget, with £3.4 billion dedicated to NHS technology improvements over the next three years. Key initiatives include electronic patient records, enhanced use of the NHS app, and AI integration, aiming to save £3.5 billion by increasing efficiency. Despite past challenges, significant strides have been made with technology-powered healthcare. This funding presents an important opportunity for further advancements, but success requires clear goals and key changes. Discover how this investment can transform healthcare and improve outcomes for patients and staff. Read More -> https://lnkd.in/ex7fw_ic #Healthcare #NHSTech #DigitalHealth #HealthTech

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Building the foundations of digital transformation is just the start. To revolutionise clinical pathways across the healthcare system, integration and interoperability are crucial, however, the challenge lies in leveraging digital capabilities within an EPR system. @Diane Baynham, Director of Digital Care Pathways for NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board shares how to effectively merge national technical architectures with local solutions to foster innovation and create digitally enabled clinical pathway designs that seamlessly enhance patient care. #HealthcareSF #DigitalTransformation #HealthcareInnovation #EPRSystems

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Aligning Healthtech Products with NHS Needs - An Age Old Question Healthtech companies have a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the NHS, but alignment is key. Understanding the specific needs and challenges faced by the NHS is the first, and perhaps most difficult step. This means actively engaging with NHS staff and government decision-makers to gain insights into their daily operations, pain points and objectives. Regular consultations and feedback loops can ensure that the products developed are not only innovative but also practical and user-friendly which is key. Another crucial aspect is interoperability. The NHS uses a variety of systems and platforms (often pretty old), and any new technology must seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure. This reduces the learning curve for healthcare professionals and ensures that patient care is not disrupted. Some areas such as data security and compliance with UK regulations is non-negotiable, so Healthtech companies must prioritise patient confidentiality and data protection to maintain trust and meet legal requirements. Healthtech firms should consider scalability and long-term support. The NHS is a vast organisation (ranked in the top 10 employers globally) with diverse needs across different regions. Solutions that can be easily scaled and supported over time will be more attractive. Offering comprehensive training and ongoing support can also help in the smooth adoption of new technologies. #Healthtech #NHS #DigitalHealthcare #recruitment #healthcare

The Parallel team are going to Confed! Claire, Michael and Achyut will be at Manchester's #NHSConfedExpo 2024 on 12-13 June, showcasing how our SHAPE Atlas data mapping and intelligence tool can help NHS organisations make better decisions. Come and find us on Stand B32 for a chat, we'd love to see you.  NHS Confederation | Department of Health and Social Care | SHAPE Atlas #DataMapping #BusinessIntelligence #BI #DataAnalysisTool #DataVisualisation #BusinessTool #EstatesPlanning #Data #PoweredbyParallel #DigitalTool #FuturePlanning #NHS #SHAPE 

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Using Real-World Data to Drive Improvement in Patient Care At Nexcea | Life Sciences Consultancy, we believe that real-world data is crucial for identifying opportunities to enhance patient outcomes. Our NHS Dispensing Dashboard provides detailed insights into medicine usage across secondary care settings in England, including inpatient, outpatient, and homecare prescriptions. 💡 Clinical Teams: Our dashboard highlights areas where current prescribing practices may differ from clinical guidelines, revealing opportunities for adjustments that could improve patient care. 📚 Medical Affairs Teams: We provide data to help design targeted educational programmes, focusing on areas where evidence-based practices can be strengthened, ensuring healthcare professionals are well-informed and equipped. 🔬 Clinical Development: The dashboard helps clinical development teams understand regional variations in medicine use, identifying potential trial sites and areas for further study that align with current healthcare needs. 💼 Commercial Teams: Our insights also guide commercial teams in allocating resources effectively, focusing on regions where medicines are underutilised, and aligning commercial efforts with patient care needs. If you're interested in learning how our dashboard can provide actionable insights to support your clinical, medical affairs, or commercial strategies, feel free to reach out. Together, we can turn data into meaningful improvements in patient care. #Healthcare #PatientOutcomes #NHS #DataInsights #MedicalAffairs #ClinicalDevelopment #Pharma

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For many, staying in an NHS facility can be a stressful and isolating experience. But what if the simple act of connecting online could ease some of that burden? TNP's Cloud Connect guest Wi-Fi service is doing just that by ensuring seamless and secure internet access for patients and visitors across NHS locations. Imagine: -A worried parent video calls their child while undergoing treatment, finding comfort in a familiar face. -An elderly patient checks their banking online, maintaining a sense of financial control during their stay. -A visitor researches their loved one's condition, feeling empowered with knowledge. Cloud Connect makes these connections possible. It offers: -Reliable, high-speed Wi-Fi: Patients and visitors can stay connected without worrying about dropped connections or slow speeds. -Simple and secure registration: A user-friendly portal ensures quick and secure access, respecting patient privacy. -Scalability and flexibility: The service adapts to individual NHS needs, accommodating varying numbers of users and locations. In an increasingly digital world, ensuring connectivity within healthcare settings is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. TNP's Cloud Connect bridges the gap, fostering a more patient-centred experience and promoting well-being within the NHS. TNP's Cloud Connect is a versatile solution that can also be applied to universities and other healthcare settings. Get in touch to discuss your specific needs! #NHSTech #DigitalHealth #PatientExperience #CloudConnect #WiFi #GuestWiFi

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