Agenda
Tuesday 8 October
A year on from this moment, has anything other than rhetoric really changed, and is the digital health ecosystem focussing on the right issues?
This techUK panel will unpick whether we are focussing on the right challenges and opportunities, which AI use cases present the lowest hanging fruit, and question if we should be prioritising the adoption of AI relative to foundational infrastructure, or focussing on addressing more immediate and fundamental problems first.
The App has consistently added to its functionality over the years. As it continues to develop, the App has ambitions to become more personalised to respond to individual’s needs, with priority areas focusing on prevention, developing information access, expanding elective referrals and appointments capabilities, increasing the volume and range of messaging, and increasing the adoption of digital prescriptions.
This panel will examine areas where industry could potentially help including:
During this integration-focused discussion, pannelists will consider what progress has been made to date in the integration of health and care services, consider how to optimise cross-sectoral collaboration to tackle outstanding barriers to integration, and explore what additional actions can drive further improvements to realise local and system-level integration of health and care services.
The combined effects of the Act and the PSR paves the way for a more streamlined and innovation-friendly procurement landscape within the UK health sector. While the PSR focuses on clinical services, the Act introduces significant changes that will also benefit digital health tech providers.
While the overall outlook is positive, some ambiguity remains. The classification of digital contracts under the PSR requires clarification, particularly when the technology component carries a higher value.
This panel will examine the impacts of the changes, including:
10.45am
Opening remarks
11.15am
Opening Keynote Speech by Dr Jennifer Dixon DBE
Opening Keynote Speech by Dr Jennifer Dixon DBE
Keynote
Dr Jennifer Dixon DBE, Chief Executive of the Health Foundation, will start the day’s discussion with an overview of digital transformation in health and social care. She will outline the progress the UK market has made and the key priorities for the year ahead.Speakers
Dr Jennifer Dixon DBE
12.15pm
Beyond the Hype: Examining the Role of AI in Health & Care
Beyond the Hype: Examining the Role of AI in Health & Care
Panel
Artificial intelligence (AI) exploded into mainstream consciousness in early 2023, with ChatGPT becoming the fastest-growing app of all time by February. In every list of industries and sectors set to be impacted most heavily by AI, healthcare makes the cut.A year on from this moment, has anything other than rhetoric really changed, and is the digital health ecosystem focussing on the right issues?
This techUK panel will unpick whether we are focussing on the right challenges and opportunities, which AI use cases present the lowest hanging fruit, and question if we should be prioritising the adoption of AI relative to foundational infrastructure, or focussing on addressing more immediate and fundamental problems first.
Speakers
Ian Abbs
Ralitsa Vasilovska
Dr Umang Patel
Katie Thorn
Sue Daley
1.50pm
Breakout session 1 - What next for the NHS App: where can industry help?
Breakout session 1 - What next for the NHS App: where can industry help?
Breakout
Since its launch in 2019 the NHS App has gone from strength to strength. As it marks its 5th birthday, the App now boasts 33.6 million users and over 1 million log-ins per day.The App has consistently added to its functionality over the years. As it continues to develop, the App has ambitions to become more personalised to respond to individual’s needs, with priority areas focusing on prevention, developing information access, expanding elective referrals and appointments capabilities, increasing the volume and range of messaging, and increasing the adoption of digital prescriptions.
This panel will examine areas where industry could potentially help including:
- Further development of functionalities
- Security and data privacy
- Wider adoption
- Interoperability
Speakers
Steven Dodd
Rob Walker
Kit Lewis
Emily Cross
Rachel Murphy
Breakout Session 2: Collaboration for the digital future: where next to improve the integration of health and social care?
Breakout Session 2: Collaboration for the digital future: where next to improve the integration of health and social care?
Breakout
Successful integration of health and care systems and services enables the possibility for citizens to receive the correct care, at the right time in an appropriate location, with results including improved outcomes, plus increased service effectiveness and efficiency. However, challenges such as a lack of joined up health and care data, plus separated governance and funding structures, persist amongst varied barriers to achieving this. Close partnership working across health and care actors and organisations can foster coordinated efforts to join up services and engender meaningful integration.During this integration-focused discussion, pannelists will consider what progress has been made to date in the integration of health and care services, consider how to optimise cross-sectoral collaboration to tackle outstanding barriers to integration, and explore what additional actions can drive further improvements to realise local and system-level integration of health and care services.
Speakers
Beverly Futtit
Nick Prentice
Genta Hajri
Dr Michael Watts
Helena Zaum
2.30pm
Driving the next stages of digital transformation: supporting the future of our health and social care systems
Driving the next stages of digital transformation: supporting the future of our health and social care systems
Panel
In this session, leading experts will explore the landscape of digital innovation in health and social care and the critical role of digital transformation in enhancing the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of care. Attendees will gain perspectives on how cutting-edge technologies and strategic improvements are shaping the future of health and social care systems.Speakers
Tom Hardie
Clara Hewitt
Professor Sultan Mahmud
Richard Keyse
Polly Shepperdson
Tommy Henderson-Reay
3.20pm
Recent Developments in the Procurement landscape: how changes will impact healthcare suppliers
Recent Developments in the Procurement landscape: how changes will impact healthcare suppliers
Panel
The UK healthcare sector is undergoing a significant shift in procurement practices with the arrival of the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).The combined effects of the Act and the PSR paves the way for a more streamlined and innovation-friendly procurement landscape within the UK health sector. While the PSR focuses on clinical services, the Act introduces significant changes that will also benefit digital health tech providers.
While the overall outlook is positive, some ambiguity remains. The classification of digital contracts under the PSR requires clarification, particularly when the technology component carries a higher value.
This panel will examine the impacts of the changes, including:
- How industry can effectively demonstrate the unique value proposition of their solutions during the procurement process
- How smaller companies can compete with established players
- What kind of collaboration between the digital health industry and healthcare organisations would optimise the procurement process, ensuring successful implementation of innovative solutions?
Speakers
Nicola Haywood-Cleverly
Julian Blake
Fiona Hilton
Charlotte Lewis
Chris Clinton
