Healthcare Communications (Part of Cisco)

The network's key objectives include identifying actions to improve the take-up of #digitalhealthcare solutions, proving a space for countries to learn and engage, and developing future scenarios for healthcare delivery and data usage. 4 working groups have been set up to focus on: unlocking capacity through digitisation and #responsibleAI; using data and tech to take healthcare and prevention into people’s homes; an ecosystem approach to standards and #interoperability; and strengthening public health with a focus on mental health and the workforce. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXTVS26z

The new health secretary has been named as Wes Streeting, who has served as shadow health secretary since November of 2021, and who has been consistently vocal on the need for the modernisation of the NHS. In terms of health tech, Labour hopes to oversee a move away from “late diagnosis and treatment”, to a model which sees more services delivered in the community, harnessing the power of technologies such as AI to “transform the speed and accuracy of diagnostic services”, and ensuring that prevention is the focus of the entire health system. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gH9T7Txv #healthtech #NHSdigital

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With the results of the 2024 general election placing Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, this feature from Health Tech News takes a look at what this might mean for the NHS. Looking in detail at Labour’s manifesto, it sets out a vision of the NHS as “once again at the cutting edge of healthcare”. Acknowledging the challenges facing the NHS, including pandemic stresses and winter pressures, the manifesto states that their ambition “goes beyond returning the NHS to what it was. Labour’s mission is to build an NHS fit for the future. Investment alone won’t be enough to tackle the problems facing the NHS; it must go hand in hand with fundamental reform.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/evqBZZB9 #generalelection #NHS

We've all heard a lot of news recently about Rich Communication Services (#RCS), the innovative SMS successor, but what actually is it? Our new blog series will dive into each RCS feature, uncovering exactly how and why it can dramatically transform #patientengagement . The first installment is on suggested replies and action buttons, which both stand out for their potential to simplify interactions and improve efficiency for both patients and staff. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/grJGHE2W

A survey of over 2,000 patients in the UK has revealed that almost 9 in 10 are confused by medical terms frequently used by healthcare professionals, fueling #healthanxieties and creating #healthinequalities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkXr6BWz #healthliteracy

Weekend reading from The Health Foundation! Recent developments in AI have sparked hope that this technology can play a significant role in helping the NHS tackle current pressures, as well as drive longer-term service transformation. This piece delves into the need for an 'AI in health care' strategy with suggested priorities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eY7WjSwd #AI #digitalhealth #healthtech

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Healthcare Communications MD, Kenny Bloxham, reflected on the current health tech landscape in this new feature from Health Tech News: “Like many industries, the election has created a short period of uncertainty, and we’re keen for the new government to be formed,” Kenny said, noting a need to be able to “pivot towards supporting key priorities for healthcare with digital enablers” and added that it is “encouraging” to see a digital-first approach for patient engagement feature in political party manifestos. “Since NHSE has driven patient engagement portals and integration into the NHS App across secondary care, this has kept the market focused. As projects are deployed, and consolidation is achieved the market will start to address what else can be done to further enhance digital patient engagement." "Inclusive patient experiences need to be much higher on the agenda. Progress has been made but equitable access is an urgent crisis in the UK. We intend to continue striving forward with further enhancements to our multi-channel approach for communications to help patients overcome daily challenges in accessing healthcare.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejiEZkMT