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Commenting on The Health Innovation Network’s Impact Report 2023-24, Dr Vin Diwakar, Interim Director of Transformation for NHS England, said: “The latest report highlights that investing in innovation, research and life sciences can significantly enhance patient outcomes and benefit the UK economy and society.” Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eKYmriY2

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The research, called Joined up data, joined up care, by Understanding Patient Data, White Tail Consulting and NHS Confederation interviewed 44 senior leaders across 11 ICSs from each region in England https://bit.ly/4e7WspK #integratedcare @Patient_Data

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At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we have mapped our data into the OHDSI (Observational Health Data Sciences & Informatics) OMOP Common Data Model (>1.5M patients, >450M measurements, ~18M visits, etc. https://lnkd.in/e9bz_Dqx. 🎞 📷 ) When I first set LTH on this journey, I knew of no one else in the Northwest of England doing this, let alone at this scale and not in the way I wanted this to be done. In less than 12 months, we accomplished quite a bit - including incremental daily refreshes so that our OMOP data is as fresh 🍀 as the midnight before extending the use of OMOP to much more than research uses. At about the same time I decided that we were going to do this, I also discovered dbt Labs's data-build-tool (https://getdbt.com/). This radically changed how we were able to do this as a team and accelerated development. See our ELT documentation here -> https://lnkd.in/evb_yshe. I was fortunate to have an incredibly talented data engineer who was willing to learn dbt and OMOP fast and is now doing a PhD in data engineering! And, Tim Howcroft joined the team as well and is leading on the cancer work. As we look to scale the OMOP transformation work to all of Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust next, am I wrong to consider swapping dbt for SQLMesh (https://sqlmesh.com/)? One way to find out is to evaluate them. So, I rebuilt the OHDSI Achilles scripts in both dbt (for SQLServer and Databricks) and SQLMesh. They all work (including DataQualityDashboard in dbt for Databricks). dbt_achilles: https://lnkd.in/ePHjw-Xs sqlmesh_achilles: https://lnkd.in/eDHY5sxE dbt has been phenomenal so far 🚀 but with our OMOP data in Databricks and as the complexity and scale of ELT grows, SQLMesh promises certain advantages over dbt. We have spent a year getting good at using dbt and wonder if SQLMesh's approach is superior enough to pivot for our use case. This will be an important decision in the coming weeks - one that will have ramifications for how we operate as a team 🤼 , our ability to scale as well as manage our cloud consumption costs. 💰 I would welcome thoughts from anyone here 🙏 .

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Is the NHS levelling up or levelling down? The Medical Technology Group chair Barbara Harpham discusses the impact of Integrated Care Systems on patient care in the National Health Executive https://lnkd.in/edZ5NDtp #medtech #NHS #patientcare

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The NHS Community Health Services Data Plan contains a clear vision to provide a 'single source of the truth'. It states that data about community health services must be relevant, good quality, linkable, consistently defined and of low burden for providers to collect. NHS England has said it will develop an aligned, strategic approach to primary and community data development that supports integrated care by March 2026 - but progress can be made now, especially with EPR interoperability. The guidance states that limited #interoperability of provider IT systems and complex information governance (IG) procedures make it difficult to deliver and plan joined up, integrated care locally. Very true, but it's not impossible to solve with the right suppport. https://lnkd.in/evbVFEMq

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NHS Trusts have made great progress setting strategic commitments for reducing health inequalities - but overcoming the significant barriers that prevent them from turning strategy into action remains a major challenge. To help address this @nhsproviders have reviewed 30 NHS trusts to reveal the key components of a succesful Trust strategy for tackling health inequalities, including: 👤Clear leadership ⚙️System integration ⚖️Measurable outcomes What key components have you identified? Read the full review: https://lnkd.in/eKfFAzcY

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As NHS Integrated Care Systems shift towards more proactive, value-based care models, the role of Population Health Management (PHM) solutions is becoming increasingly important. PHM solutions enable healthcare providers to better manage diverse populations by leveraging data to predict health trends, identify at-risk patients, and address inequalities before they become critical. In our latest article, we explore PHM solutions designed to support NHS ICSs in their mission to deliver better, more equitable care. From Oracle's chronic condition management tools to Epic's social determinants of health integration, each platform offers unique features that cater to the needs of healthcare providers, patients, and the broader community 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVHmgvgZ #healthcare #populationhealthmanagement #NHS #digitalhealth #valuebasedcare #ICS #healthIT #data

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We have teamed up with Ethical Healthcare Consulting to publish a new report ‘Frontline digitisation: creating the conditions for a digital NHS’ highlighting the issues faced by ICBs in implementing digital programs across the NHS. The report details what the NHS needs to make this work in the long-term including: - fewer core targets - flexibility - quality training and support for staff - more capital funding for digital infrastructure - longer-term, multi-year funding cycles.

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We have teamed up with Ethical Healthcare Consulting to publish a new report ‘Frontline digitisation: creating the conditions for a digital NHS’ highlighting the issues faced by ICBs in implementing digital programs across the NHS. The report details what the NHS needs to make this work in the long-term including: - fewer core targets - flexibility - quality training and support for staff - more capital funding for digital infrastructure - longer-term, multi-year funding cycles.

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📈 Transforming NHS Capacity with Virtual Care 📈 How can virtual care help manage the acute capacity challenges faced by the NHS? Our article covers: 🔹 Benefits of virtual care solutions 🔹 Enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes 🔹 Real-world implementation and results https://lnkd.in/eKGSNDEH

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Today, Understanding Patient Data has published a new report by White Tail Consulting based on in-depth interviews with leaders from Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) across England about how ICSs use patient data. The findings of the report show considerable variation in maturity of ICS data infrastructure, sharing and use, with some systems and areas better able to realise the opportunities of using data to improve population health. Despite challenges relating to variation across the country, capacity, organisational culture and development of data skills, and recruitment and retention of staff, participants report a desire to collaborate to drive improvements in the use of data nationally, with many examples of best practice already present. Read more👇 https://hubs.li/Q02zF-M00

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A national image sharing platform, used by #NHS organisations, patients and others to securely access diagnostic scans and tests, has seen record usage across the country: https://lnkd.in/efJwS5rv #imaging #healthtech #healthcare

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👩‍⚕️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐇𝐒: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 🏥 Today at GIANT Health Event I enjoyed the fireside chat where health policy analyst Roy Lilley interviewed Richard Meddings, the chair of NHS England. Hugely popular session, standing room only! Here are some of the highlights: 🌍 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞, 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞, 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞! 👉The healthcare workforce shortage is not just a UK issue. Nations are competing for talent, making recruitment increasingly difficult. 👉Upskilling allied health professionals (AHPs) and expanding training pathways is vital. 👉While long-term workforce plans are necessary, they’re only one part of the picture. 📱 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 🔸NHS App: This is evolving into a powerful hub, but integration with legacy systems remains a challenge. Progress has been made, with 44,000 healthcare systems moved to the cloud—more work still needed. (https://lnkd.in/eEgUP3ZW) 🔸Federated Data Platforms: Tools like Palantir are providing a “translation layer” to unify data across institutions, ensuring interoperability and analytics potential (https://lnkd.in/eakTYhu5) 🔸NHS Number: This universal identifier could hold the key to connecting health records into insights on economics, habits, and preventative care. 🔸AI in Action: From ophthalmology to breast screening, AI is already helping diagnostics. Ambient documentation pilots (voice-to-text tech) are also underway, promising significant time savings for clinicians. 🏥 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬: 𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲? 🔸With 95,000 hospital beds operating at 97% capacity, virtual wards are a key strategy for tackling overcrowding. 🔸Over-65s make up 25% of the population but drive 50% of hospital admissions and 74% of bed occupancy. 🔸Proactive virtual care for conditions like UTIs could reduce unnecessary admissions and free up critical capacity. 🚀 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 🔹NHS Priorities: Digital, prevention, and community-based care will be central to the long-term plan (https://lnkd.in/e2XVyXaa) 🔹Exponential Innovation: We’re achieving what seemed impossible five years ago, and the pace of change is accelerating. 🔹Focus on Fewer Initiatives: To drive real breakthroughs, the NHS must concentrate resources on core strategies, avoiding the risks of fragmented funding. 🔮 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 Richard Meddings offered a hopeful outlook for the NHS five years from now. Despite exponential demand and structural pressures, innovation holds the key to transformation. He ends by stating the vision of a health system that is free and accessible remains worth fighting for!

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This is an excellent report and could be timely for those Industry Leaders that want to work with the NHS on decarbonising clinical pathways of care

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Delighted to share some exciting news in the world of Digital and Data professionalisation. The Digital Profession Apprenticeship Toolkit has now been launched on FutureNHS. This resource is designed to help NHS organisations expand their Digital and Data workforce through apprenticeship programs. This toolkit supports our goal of achieving digital transformation in health and care services by developing a skilled and diverse talent pool. Key Highlights: • Comprehensive Guidance: From understanding the basics to managing successful apprenticeship programs. • Strategic Benefits: Improved staff retention, fostering innovation, and promoting diversity. • Targeted Approaches: Engaging school leavers, upskilling existing staff, and ensuring inclusive programs. • Practical Tools: Step-by-step guidance on financing, standards, and sourcing apprenticeships. • Real-World Insights: Case studies showcasing the impact and success of digital apprenticeships. The toolkit is available here: https://lnkd.in/ebvH9kjQ #data #dataprofessionalisation

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As the NHS looks to focus on key areas of reform, including: the transition to a digital NHS and focusing efforts on prevention over sickness, explore how Generative AI and Elixir could have a major part to play in its transition. 🌐 Our latest article showcases how Gen AI can be a transformative technology across the healthcare sector including: 🏥 Enhancing patient outcomes through personalised care plans 🩺 Improved operational efficiency and cost reduction ⚕️ Providing predictive analytics to help prevent potential health issues before they become critical Read our insights ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eB_j3Y6j #GenerativeAI #GenAI #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareTech #HealthcareTechnology #myelixirstatus #ElixirCommunity #ElixirLang

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This is a brilliant example of how social enterprises deliver flexible, community-based care, that supports the needs of people in their locality, and addresses health inequalities. This case study by UCL Institute of Health Equity, about UHUK member FCMS (NW) Ltd, is well worth a read. #socialenterprise #healthinequalities #communitybasedcare

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