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A New National Purpose: Harnessing Data for Health (UK) Tony Blair Institute for Global Change https://lnkd.in/dMkMvf_J ✔Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) is the world’s largest publicly funded health service. It is also the world’s largest repository of healthcare data. Yet, these data are fragmented and underutilized. Making them accessible in one place would improve health and deliver wealth to the nation. ✔To address these barriers and streamline access to health data for trusted researchers, it is proposed that a 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 (𝗡𝗗𝗧) be created. This would be majority-owned and controlled by the government and the NHS, together with investment from industry partners; it would connect NHS data and attract private investment in new medical discoveries. ✔This initiative would bring the economic benefits of health innovation: fully integrated with clinical trial services, it could drive an additional £2 billion in economic growth. It would accelerate the NHS’s development of cutting-edge innovations, provide quicker access to these advancements at reduced costs, and generate a new funding source for the healthcare system. ✔Proposed: ↳Setting up an NDT by 2026 as a company owned by the government and the NHS, with co-investment from industry. … raise at least £150 million externally in additional funding... ↳Consolidating other existing health-data access points. ↳Creating a coherent clinical trials service by integrating the efforts of the NIHR and NHS England. ↳Amending legislation on data controllership within the NHS to move away from the current model, where general practitioners (GPs) are the sole controllers of a lot of patient data. 💯The National Data Trust represents a bold and ambitious approach to unlocking the value of the UK’s health-data asset, driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. #DataDrivenHealth #HealthTechInnovation #FutureOfHealthcare #DigitalHealthUK #NHSDataRevolution #SmartHealthcare #HealthDataStrategy #PersonalizedMedicine

Introducing “Industry Experts Spotlight”, our new weekly series where we’ll hear directly from visionary thought leaders in AI, healthcare, and the modern workplace.💡The series will delve into a range of topics, from trending issues and industry challenges to the evolution of groundbreaking innovations - from past milestones to what’s coming next. Expect insights from some of the brightest minds as they share their experiences and predictions. Kicking off the series, we’re excited to introduce Mark Davies, Chief Health Officer at IBM and a former clinician with 25 years of experience in the NHS. From healthcare policy to digital transformation, Mark has a wealth of experience in understanding and addressing the complexities of modern healthcare. 🌍 In this first video, Mark sheds light on the health disparities that persist even in universal healthcare systems like the NHS. Despite access to care for all, there are still shocking gaps in life expectancy between the wealthiest and most deprived areas of the UK. 📊 Join us as Mark explains how addressing these gaps requires a more tailored approach, combining population health management and human-centred design to ensure healthcare truly meets the needs of everyone.

In 2019, E&Y explored a groundbreaking concept: valuing healthcare data as an asset. Fast forward to 2025, and what they outlined is exactly what we’re doing—transforming raw patient data into actionable insights that improve care, fuel innovation, and create economic value. For the U.S., this is even more critical. Unlike the UK’s NHS, we lack a centralized healthcare system with unified datasets. This decentralization makes curating and analyzing data more challenging, but also more urgent. By unlocking the value of fragmented data, we can tackle inefficiencies, enhance patient outcomes, and push the boundaries of medical innovation. As we work toward this future, it’s clear: the power of healthcare data isn’t just theoretical—it’s transformative. Read the full article by E&Y 👇

We are inviting healthcare executives to participate in our annual Strategic Priorities Survey, open until December 1, 2024. These insights will help shape the future of healthcare and provide valuable peer-to-peer benchmarks. At THMA, we bring together the nation’s leading health systems to drive innovation, collaboration, and transformative care. Each year, we survey top health system executives to identify their strategic priorities. In 2024, we found: • CSOs ranked "strengthening the workforce" as their #1 strategic priority. • CPEs identified "precision medicine" as a top area for improvement. • 81% of CFOs noted "AI enablement" as a higher priority compared to 2023. Help us continue driving healthcare forward. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eS5r4rFx

🚀 Harnessing the Power of Health Data for the Future of Healthcare 🩺 As highlighted in Labour's manifesto, the potential of health data to revolutionise life sciences and transform our nation’s healthcare system is immense. The Data for R&D programme by the NHS is a central initiative in this vision, aiming to unlock the vast potential of health data. Under the leadership of Hilary Fanning, the programme is pioneering a new data access model that is both broad in scale and deep in granularity. This approach promises to deliver better patient outcomes and more efficient health services across the UK. You can read more about this exciting development here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dWhKPkeX At ABHI, we are proud to be deeply engaged in this initiative alongside our partners in the pharma and bio sectors. However, we recognise that patient and public trust in the use of healthcare data for research is crucial. That is why we strongly support NHS England’s campaign to educate and inform the public about the benefits of leveraging NHS data assets for research. Learn more about this vital effort here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-3mmHe3 Together, we can ensure that the incredible potential of NHS data is fully realised, leading to a healthier future for all. 💡 For more details, feel free to get in touch with Andrew Davies at ABHI. #HealthData #HealthTech #NHS #HealthcareInnovation #DataForGood NHS England

🌟 Exploring the Human Side of Healthcare: The Power of Qualitative Research 🌟 In this ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, understanding patient experiences, behaviors, and perceptions is crucial for delivering high-quality care. This is where qualitative research steps in, providing rich, in-depth insights that quantitative data alone cannot capture. 🔍 Why Qualitative Research Matters in Health Settings: Patient-Centered Care: By delving into personal narratives and experiences, qualitative research helps healthcare providers see the full picture of patient needs, preferences, and values. Improved Communication: Insights from interviews and focus groups can enhance doctor-patient communication, leading to better health outcomes. Policy and Practice: Understanding the barriers and facilitators to healthcare access and delivery can inform policies that are more responsive to community needs. Cultural Competence: Exploring the cultural context of health behaviors allows for more tailored and effective interventions. 👥 Methods We Use: Interviews: One-on-one conversations that provide deep insights into individual experiences. Focus Groups: Discussions that reveal common themes and diverse perspectives within a community. Observations: Real-world insights into how healthcare is delivered and received in natural settings. Case Studies: Detailed examinations of specific instances or cases to understand complex issues. Qualitative research is not just about collecting data—it's about understanding the human stories behind the numbers. It’s about empathy, context, and connection. As healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers, leveraging the strengths of qualitative research can drive more effective, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare solutions. Let’s continue to prioritize the human aspects of health through robust qualitative inquiry. 🌿💡 #QualitativeResearch #Healthcare #PatientCenteredCare #HealthPolicy #MedicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation

The value of Clinical Data Integration extends beyond compliance—it’s a powerful tool for informing Health Plan strategies that address complex member health needs. However, many plans face barriers to realizing this value, with fragmented systems and limited analytics capabilities. This often results in missed opportunities for precision health interventions and resource allocation, preventing Health Plans from delivering truly targeted and equitable care.   Our upcoming webinar, “Streamlining Your CDI Engine: Configurable Workflows for Data Democratization,” led by Mason Burr and Nikita Ravindran, will dive into advanced analytics approaches to maximize Clinical Data Integration’s potential, including:   Identifying Gaps and Trends: Analytics on clinical data can highlight documentation gaps and emerging health trends, enabling Health Plans to prioritize resources where they are needed most.   Driving Population Health Management: Through the right data-driven insights, Health Plans can track outcomes, develop informed care programs, and better address the diverse needs of their populations.   Whether it’s tailoring care management for high-risk groups or enhancing preventive services for chronic conditions, effective clinical data integration empowers Health Plans to go beyond compliance, driving real-world improvements in member care and operational performance.   Join us on November 28 to uncover new strategies for translating CDI data into actionable health insights and see how data democratization can elevate your population health strategy.   📅 November 28, 11 AM PST 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gKXy2dug   #HealthChain #CDI #Healthplans #dataanalytics #healthcaredata #webinars #populationhealth #caremanagement

NEW PAPER IN JOURNAL OF HEALTH ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT Health care has always been a data-driven industry so what does digital data change? We would argue a lot as data become available for secondary use, can be fed into novel operations opening up wholly new approaches to care and prevention. In our study with the fantastisk Mads Solberg, Jannike Dyb Oksavik, and Ralf Kirchhoff we look at Norwegian health care managers that are managers employed by municipalities and in charge of handling patients' data and coordinating care on that basis. Leveraging earlier work by Gunnar Ellingsen and Eric Monteiro we look at how the work of these managers is constructed in public policy documents via 'Organizing Visions'. Understanding these matters as it helps with understanding not only institutionalized expectations but also influences on particular role expectations that emerge during the digital transformation of health care. Our paper is available below and now in the Journal of Health Organization and Management! Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) European New School of Digital Studies https://lnkd.in/d25mintf

The Use of #Health Data Health data is a vital component of modern healthcare, transforming the way we deliver care, conduct research, and make informed decisions. By harnessing the power of health data, we can improve patient outcomes, advance research, and enhance healthcare systems. Here are some ways health data is making a difference: 1. Improving Patient Care - Clinical decision support: Healthcare providers use patient data to make informed decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and management. 💡 - Patient engagement: Individuals access their own data to take charge of their health and make informed decisions. 📊 2. Advancing Research and Public Health - Research: Anonymized data is used for studies, trials, and public health surveillance to advance our understanding of health and disease. 🔬 - Public health surveillance: Data is used to monitor disease trends, detect outbreaks, and develop health policies to keep communities safe. 🚨 3. Enhancing Healthcare Systems - Quality improvement: Data is analyzed to enhance patient care, reduce errors, and improve outcomes. 📈 - Healthcare operations management: Data streamlines processes and improves resource allocation to make healthcare systems more efficient. 📊 4. Informing Policy and Innovation - Policy development and evaluation: Data informs decision-making and assesses program effectiveness to ensure policies are evidence-based. 📊 - Data sharing and collaboration: Data facilitates coordination and innovation across healthcare stakeholders to drive progress. 🤝

It's time to celebrate success! For the last few years, Semantic Consulting has been working on assessing digital health maturity in a range of healthcare sectors: General Practice, Aged Care, Allied Health and Pharmacy. We're working with almost half of the Primary Health Networks (PHNs) and have delivered a large number of important insights into digital health maturity, and the characteristics of health services at different stages of their digital health maturity journeys. We're not just interested in who is using which clinical information systems. That is important to know. But what we're really interested in is how do you get the heart of why digital change in healthcare is hard work. What are the true blockers to digital transformation in healthcare, and does the data align with the common (but anecdotal) narratives that we tell ourselves. How are systems being used? How ready is a health service for digital change? How ready are their patients? What is the level of data and digital literacy? What clinical leadership is in place to support digital change? Today we passed 1,000 survey responses from Australian General Practice. An amazing data set, from which we're looking to publish some of our key findings (in partnership with academia) in the coming months. In the mean time, we'll be publishing a few things that we've learned on LinkedIn. Keep your eyes out. #digitalhealth #digitalhealthmaturity #digitalchange #dhf24