All Innovation articles – Page 3
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News£480m data system ‘critical for NHS’s future’, says new NHSE transformation director
The controversial ‘federated data platform’ which NHS England is poised to purchase is ‘absolutely critical for the future of the NHS’, its new national director for transformation has said.
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CommentDecision-making should be a science
Kate Cheema and Rony Arafin write about how professionalising healthcare analytics helps in unlocking the power of data for informed decision-making in the NHS which is a vital investment.
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HSJ PartnersWaiting lists speak more than volumes: persistently large numbers can not be tackled simply by increasing activity
Improving systems, seeking proactive assurance on digital infrastructures and upskilling the workforce are key to tackling the backlog in the here and now to keep patients safe, says Stephen Hall
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CommentNHS must stop treating data analysis as a 'clerical' role
Recognising data analysts as vital technical experts, not clerical staff, is essential for the NHS’s data-driven future and improved patient care, writes Andrew Barraclough and Dr Marc Farr
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HSJ PartnersHow modern technology solutions are paving the way for faster diagnoses and better patient care
BT’s technology collaborations aim to enhance the NHS, alleviate patient wait times, and improve healthcare efficiency for a brighter future, writes Professor Sultan Mahmud
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HSJ PartnersTechnology is the key to patient experience
Verizon and Juniper Networks partnerships are working towards revolutionising the health sector by enabling partners within healthcare systems to work together and find innovative ways to address the challenges they face
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NewsEvery acute in ICS to use the same EPR after £44m deal
One of the last trusts in London to move away from paper records has named Oracle Cerner as its preferred electronic patient record supplier in a 10-year deal worth £44m.
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CommentDon’t underestimate the power of ‘pen pushers’
Save time and money by upskilling your analytical workforce and making better decisions, write Andi Orlowski and Mark Foy
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CommentHow doctors, managers and others learned to be system leaders together
The South East London ICS leadership academy provides long-term training to people at all levels within the ICS and from both the NHS and voluntary sector and other partners, writes Ben Collins
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CommentWhere to find the answers to the NHS’s problems
To solve some very significant NHS problems, one place to look is the part of the NHS family outside the formal NHS – social enterprises, writes Richard Taunt
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HSJ PartnersWhy air purification in working environments is important this allergy season and how to achieve it
The air purification solution can help prevent users of healthcare facilities, care homes and other shared indoor spaces from being negatively affected by indoor air pollution
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CommentThe NHS needs a dedicated agency to drive the use of new technology
A serious strategy to innovate is needed to save the health service. Barbara Harpham gives an insight on how this can be achieved
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CommentThe overlooked role of analysts in the NHS long-term plan
Andi Orlowski talks about the recent NHS workforce plan overlooking the importance of analysts in implementing data and AI innovations, despite their crucial role in training staff, evaluating algorithms, and ensuring equitable outcomes and the need for recognition and investment in this professional workforce
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News£35m contract to keep controversial ‘data platform’ safe advertised by NHSE
NHS England has launched a search for a provider whose role will be to protect data privacy and security on its controversial ‘federated data platform’.
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HSJ PartnersEmpowering workforce and boosting savings: RUH’s remarkable £1.3m success story
Alfredo Thompson, executive director of people & culture at Royal United Hospitals Bath Foundation Trust, discusses how the partnership with Locum’s Nest has driven RUH to achieve £1.3m in cost-avoidance savings, as well as streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and prioritise the well-being of their staff
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HSJ PartnersHow AI can augment the human experience and drive productivity in healthcare
Stephen McMillan explores how using innovative technologies to augment the human experience can help drive productivity, support the workforce and address key challenges that the NHS is facing
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HSJ PartnersWhy user interfaces should be designed around customer needs
Capabilities that can be woven into solutions, such as greater use of data and AI to support decision-making, have increased in scope, scale and complexity. This user-centred disruption is redefining the healthcare user experience
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HSJ PartnersAccess to equitable learning boosts employee performance, talent, and engagement
It is important for the NHS to prioritise protected learning time, diversify learning approaches, and choose the right training paths to address staff shortages and improve the quality of care, writes Darren Outridge
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NewsAHSNs face cuts and uncertainty despite ‘relaunch’ and renaming
The 15 academic health science networks have been renamed ‘health innovation networks’ and given a new five-year ‘licence’ by NHS England, but face further review and uncertainty.
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CommentThe biggest risk AI poses to the NHS is failing to harness its benefits
AI has the capacity to tackle major issues that the NHS is confronting, but there are still unknown dangers associated with it, making a strong case for regulatory oversight, writes Luke O’Shea