Opinion
John Zimmerer, Vice President at Smart Communications, discusses the Labour Government’s commitment to the public sector, its implications for the NHS, and why digital reform requires more than just ambition. With NHS being one of the primary beneficiaries in last year’s Autumn Budget, it’s not entirely surprising that there was little mention of it in [...]
By Max Stratmann, CRO of scanning tech firm Scanbot SDK Medication errors are a persistent danger to patient safety, with the FDA receiving over 100,000 error reports annually. The United States alone spends more than $40 billion each year addressing these medical errors. The need for innovative solutions is, therefore, urgent. The [...]
Sam Wilson, Chief Technology Officer at language services provider Dals, gives some tips on how to overcome any challenges posed by remote methods of language interpreting One of the enduring consequences of the pandemic is that many things that used to be done in-person are now carried out virtually, often with time and cost savings. [...]
By Matthew Harrison, Managing Director at healthcare transcription provider Accuro The allure of AI for simplifying processes and streamlining operations grows stronger as it continuously learns and develops. So, it’s no wonder that AI is considered an effective tool to support the healthcare industry with everything from administration tasks to patient care. But [...]
By Mark Hitchman, Managing Director at Canon Medical Systems UK As part of the Autumn Budget 2024, the government has allocated an extra £25.7 billion to the NHS over this year and next as it looks to reform the service and cut NHS waiting lists. To address the patient backlog, £1.5bn will be made available [...]
By DJ Fang, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Pure Global As healthcare demands evolve globally, MedTech companies face a complex landscape of rapid advancements, stringent regulations, and diverse market needs. One of their biggest challenges is producing multilingual documentation that communicates technical, regulatory, and medical information precisely. After all, a single mistranslation can delay [...]
By Ian Smith, Head of UKTIN Satellite connectivity is set to play an increasingly important role in enhancing healthcare services across the UK, particularly in remote and rural regions. By providing ubiquitous coverage internet access, especially in hard to reach areas, satellite technology enables the delivery of critical medical services, supports emergency response teams, and [...]
By Leigh Glasper, Director, Cyber Advisory at BlueVoyant The potential impact on the UK healthcare and pharmaceutical industry from cyber-attacks is front-of-mind for a number of key reasons, including how critical these industries are to everyday life. First, the Intellectual Property (IP) at the operational epicentre of these businesses – collectively worth hundreds of billions [...]
Digitised clinical noting at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is creating efficiencies for busy doctors and nurses. The trust’s CCIO Dr Andrew Adair, deputy CCIO Dr John Greenaway, and digital business change manager Niki Idle explain the impact so far and why this crucial component of digital transformation, delivered in partnership with Alcidion, lays [...]
By Venky Ananth, EVP and Global Head of Healthcare, Infosys Over the past few years, the healthcare industry in Europe has been grappling with challenges around ageing populations, increasing healthcare costs, and a scarcity of skilled personnel. Traditionally, healthcare has been lagging behind other industries with respect to cloud adoption. This is understandable given concerns [...]
