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How digital tools can reduce health inequity in low- and middle-income countries

How digital tools can reduce health inequity in low- and middle-income countries

World Economic Forum
Preventable diseases account for eight of the top ten causes of death in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These nations face significant healthcare challenges, including workforce shortages, …
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Building interoperable healthcare systems: One size doesn’t fit all

Building interoperable healthcare systems: One size doesn’t fit all

McKinsey Health Institute
Interoperability continues to be one of healthcare’s more prominent and recurring challenges. Despite a number of initiatives aiming to close the gap, there is still no universal approach. Countries l …
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Why strategy beats speed in introducing AI for healthcare

Why strategy beats speed in introducing AI for healthcare

World Economic Forum
Rushing the adoption of AI in healthcare can lead to poor outcomes and wasted resources. A strategic, well-planned approach is key readiness assessments, pilot projects, and robust stakeholder engagem …
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Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits

Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits

The Health Foundation
Embracing digital tools could save the NHS millions by streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing care delivery. But The Health Foundation examines which digital tools are actually saving time, w …
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Impact of digital assistive technologies on the quality of life for people with dementia

Impact of digital assistive technologies on the quality of life for people with dementia

BMJ Open
DATs can enhance autonomy, social interaction, and safety for people with dementia. While most studies report positive effects, some highlight negative outcomes like anxiety or resistance to technolog …
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Designing inclusive clinical trials: how researchers can drive change to improve diversity

Designing inclusive clinical trials: how researchers can drive change to improve diversity

The BMJ
To improve diversity in clinical trials, researchers must address recruitment barriers and account for socio-economic factors. Designing inclusive trials ensures broader population representation, mak …
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Using artificial intelligence to improve healthcare delivery in select allied health disciplines

Using artificial intelligence to improve healthcare delivery in select allied health disciplines

BMJ Open
AI holds promise in allied health fields like physiotherapy and speech therapy, improving diagnostic accuracy, personalising treatments, and enhancing efficiency. However, challenges such as data priv …
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Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits

Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits

The Health Foundation
What if technology designed to save time in the NHS is actually doing the opposite? A recent study by The Health Foundation reveals that many health technologies, like electronic health records and ro …
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The Health Foundation responds to the announcement that NHS England will be abolished

The Health Foundation responds to the announcement that NHS England will be abolished

The Health Foundation
Hugh Alderwick, Director of Policy at the Health Foundation responds to the government's announcement about abolishing NHS England. ‘Abolishing NHS England is a watershed moment in how the English NHS …
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“Digital Health is going to be relevant to clinicians globally”: Q&A with Dr Chris Paton, BMJ Digital Health & AI Editor-in-Chief

“Digital Health is going to be relevant to clinicians globally”: Q&A with Dr Chris Paton, BMJ Digital Health & AI Editor-in-Chief

BMJ Future Health
Last year’s BMJ Future Health Conference brought together clinicians, researchers and clinical leaders for a vital discussion on the role of digital innovation in healthcare. This year we’re back for …
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Transforming global health: decoloniality and the human condition

Transforming global health: decoloniality and the human condition

BMJ Global Health
Instead of blaming colonialism alone for injustices, it is important to recognise universal human tendencies, like the desire for power, which contribute to oppression. Combining decoloniality with an …
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Potential applications and implications of large language models in primary care

Potential applications and implications of large language models in primary care

Family Medicine and Community Health
LLMs can enhance decision-making, reduce administrative tasks, and empower patients, but concerns about privacy, data bias, and accuracy remain. The article offers guidance for primary care clinicians …
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"To tell you the truth I’m tired”: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of ethnically diverse NHS staff

BMJ Open
This qualitative study explored the experiences of ethnically diverse NHS staff, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for cultural change and better support Key themes incl …
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UK healthcare sector falling behind on AI adoption

UK healthcare sector falling behind on AI adoption

digitalhealth
The UK healthcare sector lags in AI adoption, with 73% of healthcare professionals never using AI at work due to fear of errors, lack of confidence, and limited awareness of AI's potential. Proper tra …
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Why professional networks are vital to healthcare innovation

Why professional networks are vital to healthcare innovation

Imperial College Business School
A study from Imperial’s Centre for Health Economics and Policy Innovation highlights that clinicians’ professional networks are essential in adopting new practices. Doctors who engage with peers are m …
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Designing inclusive and trusted digital health services with people and communities

Designing inclusive and trusted digital health services with people and communities

The King's Fund
As healthcare becomes more digital, it's crucial to create solutions that address the diverse needs of patients and healthcare teams to reduce disparities and improve outcomes. The King’s Fund has hig …
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24 Executive Healthcare AI Predictions & Trends to Watch in 2025.

24 Executive Healthcare AI Predictions & Trends to Watch in 2025.

HIT Consultant
Healthcare leaders predict that AI will integrate further into clinical processes and patient care. From accelerating research to improving diagnostic accuracy and patient interactions, they predict t …
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Bridging the gap: a guide to making health inequalities a strategic priority for NHS leaders.

Bridging the gap: a guide to making health inequalities a strategic priority for NHS leaders.

Royal College of Physicians
Health outcomes are shaped by more than just access to healthcare; they are also shaped by social factors like housing, income, and education. Clinicians must be aware of these disparities, while NHS …
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Improving healthcare in the intelligent age requires cultural change and collaboration.

Improving healthcare in the intelligent age requires cultural change and collaboration.

World Economic Forum
Many experts believe to see real progress, the healthcare ecosystem must adopt a regenerative, circular healthcare model, where value and resources flow back into the system to support continued growt …
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Exploring the barriers to participant diversity in early-phase clinical trials.

Exploring the barriers to participant diversity in early-phase clinical trials.

Limited trial locations and resource constraints make recruitment of underserved groups difficult. Patient and public representatives emphasise the need for diverse research staff and better education …
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