Dee Mathieson

🗣 "DrDoctor's solutions have given us the space to make sure our patients go through that patient pathway as safely, seamlessly and as efficiently as possible - all while keeping waiting lists short!" We're really proud of the team's work with The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, helping their Radiology department quickly reduce their DNA rates and improve their 28-Day Faster Diagnosis Standards (FDS) benchmarks by 10% - in just 3 months 💚 Full story in the comments below 👇 #DrDoctor #NHS #Radiology #CustomerStories

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A true partnership approach to deliver even better patient care and improve efficiency

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🌟 Spotlight on Heart Failure Innovation at the BSHF Annual Meeting 🌟 We were delighted to exhibit at the Annual Meeting of the British Society for Heart Failure, connecting with passionate clinicians tackling the challenges of heart failure in the UK. Growing waiting lists and limited resources were top concerns, and we showcased how our virtual ward and remote patient monitoring solutions like HeartFailure@Home and Rapid Medication UpTitration can help address these pressures. In our recent webinar, leading HF clinicians and HF service leads shared insights into the HeartFailure@Home blueprint—a framework for delivering safe, effective heart failure management beyond hospital walls. 🏥Avoid hospital admissions and readmissions 🏡Send patients home earlier safely and effectively 💊Rapidly UpTitrate to the 4 pillars of medication - in just 6 weeks not 6 months! 😁Empower and delight your patients Watch the replay to get your blueprint for Heart Failure care: https://lnkd.in/evHEzPa4 #HeartFailure #DigitalHealth #VirtualWards #remotepatientmonitoring

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Exciting news for the future of Radiology and MedTech in the UK! 🇬🇧 Health secretary Wes Streeting has made a bold pledge to transform Britain into a global powerhouse for life sciences and medical technology. As he shared last week: “If we can marry our health and social care system with the incredible life sciences and MedTech ecosystem we have in this country, we can be a powerhouse for the life sciences and MedTech revolution here in this country and in the world.” This vision aligns perfectly with our mission at Med AI Solutions. Streeting's commitment to doubling the number of CT and MRI scanners, especially AI-enabled ones, would be a game-changer for the healthcare industry: He added: “Those are massive productivity gains. Those are massive improvements for patient experience in terms of how many people we can get through and how quickly – they’re massive improvements in the quality of diagnostics.” We really hope his vision becomes a reality. Our cutting-edge AI solutions for radiology are designed to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, contributing to the brighter future of healthcare that Streeting envisions. https://lnkd.in/djS_CEsh #MedTech #AIinHealthcare #Radiology #Innovation #LifeSciences #HealthcareTransformation #MedAISolutions

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Listen to the insights of distinguished experts and PSS medical board advisors Professor Catherine Nelson-Piercy and Dr. Melanie Nana, as they join Professor Catherine Williamson and Obs Pod host and NHS doctor Florence Wilcock in analysing the effects of HG and its various conditions. The conversation also delves into the innovative RCOG guidelines, revolutionising care for pregnant people. 🔗 Listen to the conversation: https://ow.ly/BYeq50RvUo6 #HGCare #HyperemesisGradiumn

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🚨This article from The Telegraph highlights how A&E is “overwhelmed by patients” So what’s the solution? 📲 At CEMBooks, we understand the importance of #patientsafety and operational efficiency. We support teams on the ground so they can capture and analyse real-time data, highlighting bottlenecks and mismatches between capacity and demand. https://lnkd.in/dRU8sXSJ

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🚨 Lord Darzi Report Highlights Urgent Need for Innovation in Cardiovascular Care and Beyond. 🚨 The recent Lord Darzi Report assesses patient access, quality of care and the overall performance of NHS England https://lnkd.in/eDrp9Q9v It also outlines the growing pressures on cardiovascular care. With heart disease still the leading cause of death, the report stresses the need for faster diagnosis, personalised treatment, and more efficient healthcare delivery. Ortus-iHealth is ready to support cardiologists in delivering the best possible care to their patients. We’re already addressing these challenges head-on. Our virtual ward platform provides cardiologists and cardiology service leads with: 💡 Remote monitoring of patients. 💡 Configurable care pathways tailored to each patient's specific needs. 💡 Integration with EHR systems for seamless care coordination. By streamlining the patient journey, Ortus-iHealth enables cardiologists to deliver faster, more personalised care—reducing hospitalisations and improving long-term patient outcomes. Read our case studies and how they are helping the NHS combat the challenges highlighted in the report https://lnkd.in/eQ4WvidW #Cardiology #CVD #DigitalHealth #VirtualWards #HealthcareInnovation #remotepatientmonitoring

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Whether you work in MedTech or HealthTech it is a challenging environment and quite rightly so. Having been successful and failed in both its important to sometimes take stock that these challenges, are not always internal. Having been privileged to work with plethora of talented and amazing people, its important to recognise that this space is complex and slow. The recent round from Peerr with Hassan Chaudhury HonFAPM Liz Ashall-Payne Liam Cahill and Henry S. will benefit those experienced and equally trying to into the market. Here are my take aways from this great 1 hour session. 1)Innovation Gaps: The system isn't set up well to bring in new innovations quickly or efficiently. Diversify your geography and look at Germany, France, Netherlands 2)While pilots might show promise, the bureaucracy that follows causes delays, leading to frustration and missed opportunities. Ensure that you pilot has clear KPI's, commercial terms and governance Otherwise you'll suffer from pilotitis and terrible disease! 3) Unclear Objectives: There's often a lack of clarity on what the problem is or what the desired outcome should be when attempting to introduce new solutions. This results in short-term success without a long-term plan for sustainability. 4)Structural Issues: The NHS, in its current structure, struggles with agility. The system isn't designed to adapt to rapidly changing innovations or needs. There’s a call for more responsiveness and adaptability in how new technologies are integrated into the healthcare system. 5)Listening and Learning: There’s a strong need for a system that listens to stakeholders, including clinicians, innovators, and organisations trying to bring solutions to the NHS. Many feel unheard, and without a feedback loop, the system cannot improve. 6) Local Successes: While there are pockets of success where local groups or organisations are doing things right, this success isn't being replicated at scale. There’s a missing link between local innovation and broader, systemic implementation. 7) Recommendations for Change: Practical suggestions include measuring success rigorously during pilot projects and ensuring contracts are in place for continuity if success metrics are met. The NHS should focus on reinvesting in what works and learning from what doesn't. https://lnkd.in/e4G_MBRB #innovation #future

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Curious about how the NHS or the government tracks GP productivity? 🤔 Discover the methods used to measure their efficiency and performance! 📊✨ #Healthcare #NHS #GPProductivity #MedicalInsights #HealthCareSystem #Efficiency #Government #MedicalMetrics #HealthCareQuality #GPPerformance #UKHealth #DigitalHealthcare #DigitalTransformation #PublicHealth #Hiyos

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Radiotherapy services are under increasing pressure. Today two important policy reports have been published highlighting the need for planned investment in equipment and staff. The briefing sets out 11 recommendations for how the government and NHS England can restore radiotherapy services and ensure patients are receiving their treatment in a safe and timely manner. Author Dr Tom Roques: "“More and more often, we hear about patients enduring extended waits for treatment. Radiotherapy, a crucial treatment, has been overlooked and underfunded. To turn the trend around, both the Government and NHS England must invest in radiotherapy services and the workforce involved in delivering it.” Download and read them here: https://lnkd.in/gZa8zSKy

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🎞️ WATCH: Could simulation-powered digital twins be the answer to transforming the healthcare system? National Director of NHS Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, John Boulton, discusses the transformative power of this new technology. “I remain convinced simulation-powered digital twins can be used to predict a lot of flow challenges and harm events.” How do you see the next government incorporating these technologies to improve healthcare in the UK? #simulation #healthcare #digitaltwins #generalelection

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𝗗𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 We are delighted to be hosting a virtual panel together with AIRMIC and Herbert Smith Freehills on 17 September, 10am BST. Join the panel of experts as they delve into the critical aspects of the Duty of Care on British organisations. 👉 Register to join live session or to receive a recording: https://okt.to/6GkPJ9 By attending this session, you will enhance your knowledge of #risk management and gain valuable tools to implement robust #DutyofCare policies, ensuring the #safety and #wellbeing of your employees in a rapidly changing world.

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Positive steps have been made with the recent £70M government funding for modern radiotherapy, which will improve access to faster, cutting-edge cancer treatments. However, more work is needed to address the growing head and neck cancer crisis. Early diagnosis, comprehensive support, and ongoing research are essential to improving patient outcomes. At Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK, we are committed to pushing for further advancements and raising awareness of these urgent challenges. Let's continue advocating for progress, investment, and better care pathways for all those affected. https://loom.ly/DSoo6tk #Radiotherapy #HeadAndNeckCheck #MoreToBeDone #CancerAwareness #OracleHNC #CancerTreatment #NHS #GovernmentFunding @oraclehead&neckcanceruk

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📊 Good data is essential for value-based procurement. It equips NHS procurement teams to make evidence-based decisions that optimise the value of every pound spent. It enables a strategic approach, where insights derived from data analytics inform the selection of products and services that align with patient needs and the goals of integrated care systems. #NHSprocurement #NHSfinance

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💡 Future-proofing the NHS: Discover how optimizing and repurposing technology can tackle staffing pressures and budget challenges in healthcare. Insights from the latest Philips report highlight the road to innovation and sustainability. 🌟 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2k2RxkQ

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Can anaesthesia help reduce the carbon footprint of surgery? As the NHS strides towards a net zero future by 2040, the spotlight is on reducing the carbon footprint of medical procedures. With surgical procedures accounting for a significant portion of NHS emissions, it is crucial we explore greener alternatives in healthcare. In her new blog, Kathryn Thompson discusses the journey towards sustainable anaesthesia practices: https://lnkd.in/e27PdkjD What do we know about the carbon footprint of anaesthesia? 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: commonly used anaesthetic gases like isoflurane and desflurane contribute significantly to the medical carbon footprint due to their high global warming potential (GWP) 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: some healthcare professionals are now opting for drugs with lower GWP, such as sevoflurane, and exploring methods like Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA) to reduce environmental impact without compromising patient care 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁: the challenge lies in ensuring effective healthcare while minimising ecological harm #medicaldevices #surgical #sustainability #netzero

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🌞 NHS Secures £150M Additional Funding for Virtual Wards 🌞 Read More https://bit.ly/4bUHiCb #Cardiologists - How Would You Invest It? 📈 The NHS's latest announcement underscores the positive impact of virtual wards. This new funding aims to enhance access and expand the capacity of virtual wards across NHS England. 💖 Our Cardiology Virtual Wards are achieving remarkable results: -Reducing A&E attendance, hospital admissions, length of stay, and re-admission rates -Lowering costs -Delivering an exceptional patient experience Discover more, book a demo, and invest! https://lnkd.in/etjVvT8Y #virtualward #remotepatientmonitoring #nhsinnovation #patientcentricity

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Technology has huge potential to transform healthcare, but financial challenges remain, meaning investment in new innovations is not always an option.   With the Philips UK Future Health Index 2024 finding that 77% of leaders surveyed have faced delayed, limited or no investment in medical equipment and technological solutions, the NHS urgently needs more resources to stay future-ready.   My latest Health Service Journal article explores how the NHS can overcome these funding gaps and leverage digital solutions to boost productivity and bring care closer to home.   Read it here: https://lnkd.in/enWzWDQf   #NHSfunding #leadership #healthcareinnovation

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