Business & Industry
Future of Healthcare Q1 2023
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Health tracking made simple: how to manage diabetes daily
Diabetes is a growing concern worldwide, with an estimated 537 million adults living with diabetes. Digital technology is revolutionising diabetes management, giving users access to tools for tracking and controlling their condition. The number of people living with diabetes is predicted to rise to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045. More than...
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How treatment-outcome data can unlock the door to better healthcare
Measuring treatment outcomes systematically has the potential to optimise and personalise healthcare for future patient journeys. The healthcare system is facing a perfect storm: an ageing population and a historical lack of funding and resources. In times like these, its inefficiencies become all too glaring. “A major problem is that the system is fragmented,” insists...
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Does the future of health depend on clean air?
Clean air would prevent the 28,000–35,000 premature deaths a year caused by air pollution — the single greatest threat to human health. The economic arguments for acting on clean air are clear, as the Government estimates that between 2017 and 2025, air pollutants will cost the NHS and social care system £1.6 billion. Toxic air...
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We must continue to scale innovation to reduce pressures on the NHS
Digital technologies provide a promising solution to help the NHS cope with pressures. The NHS is facing seemingly impossible challenges. The demand for care is at record levels, with over 7 million people waiting for treatment. An estimated 1 in 10 staff posts is vacant. Extra funding is not yet having a significant impact on...
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Perpetual crisis in the NHS: how the industry can help
The benefits of digital tech solutions during Covid-19 were widely acknowledged and implemented. As the country has begun to move on from the initial impact of the pandemic, techUK recently surveyed its health and social care members to reflect upon the steps taken by the Government in 2022 and identify the upcoming challenges in 2023...
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It will take more than recycling tools to shift to sustainable healthcare
We need to change the way healthcare services are delivered to both assure patient safety and reduce any negative environmental impacts. Healthcare is a known polluter. In 2019, the healthcare industry accounted for an estimated 5.2% of greenhouse gas emissions globally, perhaps not surprising when some countries — crucially — spend up to 20% of...
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Health system readiness reduces high levels of burden on the NHS
An increased capacity for diagnostics should enable a more targeted approach to healthcare, meaning better outcomes for patients and optimised use of NHS resources. Readiness refers to all parts of a health system being prepared to adapt rapidly and sustainably to ensure innovations can be easily integrated. Why is system readiness essential? Health systems around...
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Working with patients improves safety and quality
Patients working with healthcare professionals and health systems is the future of healthcare. This year, 2023, is the Patients Association’s 60th birthday. Since our foundation in 1963, some of our campaigning positions are now considered routine. The idea of patients working with professionals — or the healthcare system — is accepted. But there are many...