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Digital change in health and social care

Digital change in health and social care

The use of digital technology in health and social care can improve quality, efficiency and patient experience as well as supporting more integrated care and improving the health of a population. This report shares practical learning from a series of case studies where significant large-scale digital change is happening.

Data in the NHS

Using data in the NHS: the implications of the opt-out and GDPR

Harry Evans explores the use of data in the NHS, the systems in place for protecting it and what GDPR and the opt-out might mean for the future.

A digital NHS? An introduction to the digital agenda and plans for implementation

In recent years, the digital agenda in health care has been the subject of an array of promises and plans. Following on from the Wachter review of health technology, our new briefing assesses the progress made and what needs to happen next.

Eight technologies that will change health and care

The digital revolution: eight technologies that will change health and care

Discover the technologies likely to change health and care over the next few years: machine learning, blockchain, smartphones and more.

David Maguire and Matt Honeyman: Managing digital change successfully in health and social care

In a keynote address at our Digital health and care congress in July 2018, David Maguire and Matt Honeyman discuss findings from our recent report on large-scale digital change.

Panel discussion: What makes the implementation of digital health innovations a success?

In this panel session from our Digital health and care congress in July 2018, our speakers share their thoughts on what makes the implementation of digital health a success.

Panel discussion: Managing digital change in health and social care

In the opening plenary from our Digital health and care congress in July 2018, our panel reflect on managing digital change successfully in health and social care.

The NHS app: will it work?

Matt Honeyman considers the opportunities and challenges ahead for the NHS’s national app due by the end of 2018.

Chris Gibson: Lessons from military medicine on how to innovate

Lt Col Chris Gibson gives the keynote address at our event in June 2018, Innovation in health and care: overcoming the barriers to adoption and spread.

Liz Mear: Spreading the adoption of innovation into practice

Chief Executive of the Innovation Agency Liz Mear speaking at our event in June 2018, Innovation in health and care: overcoming the barriers to adoption and spread.

Managing digital change in health and care

The NHS at 70: What will new technology mean for the NHS and its patients?

Technology is rarely the saviour of health services in the way that politicians hope – at least in the short term. It takes time to implement, requires shifts in workforce, and investment – posing real dilemmas for a cash-strapped NHS.

Digital change is priceless

In light of recent announcements, Harry Evans argues it is now time for the NHS to step out of the shadow of past implementation failures.

How do you engage clinicians in your digital change programme?

How important is user engagement when it comes to managing digital change projects? Dr Robert Fearn, a clinician from Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, explores the connection ahead of our new report.

Five ways patient data is saving the NHS

Harry Evans explores five case studies of patient data being used in the NHS.

Clinical salesmanship and better information: making the most of digital technology in the NHS

David Maguire shares some early findings from our upcoming report on managing digital change in health and social care.

Innovation in health and care: overcoming the barriers to adoption and spread

Harry Evans: Realising the future of digital health and artificial intelligence in health care

Harry Evans takes a look at recent implementations of technology in the NHS.

Collaboration between DeepMind and Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Andrew Forrest, Dr Dominic King, Luke Gompels and Ashley Sumner speak of the collaboration between Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and DeepMind.

Mick Ward: Commissioning through influence

Mick Ward explains how developing partnerships can transform the way commissioning is implemented.

Secure text messaging with school nursing teams

Children and young people are at high risk of suffering a broad range of health and social challenges. ChatHealth is a web-based application that supports safe and secure messaging between health care staff and service users.

Adoption and spread of innovation in the NHS

Ben Collins reflects on opportunities to accelerate the adoption of service innovation in the NHS, drawing on findings from eight case studies of successful spread of innovation in the NHS.

Florence: telehealth for long-term conditions

Developed by Phil O’Connell, a chartered IT professional with a background in telecoms and financial services IT systems, Florence is a mobile phone app which can contribute to a dramatic improvement in quality of life for patients with long-term conditions.

Getting the most from technology requires pathway redesign

Test bed initiatives show that, beyond technology, pathway transformation is what leads to the real change.

Technology in health and social care reading list

A selected list of references held by The King's Fund library.