Does digital transformation hold the answer to improving patient outcomes?

At HSJ ’s recent Digital Transformation Summit, board representatives from ICS and provider organisations came together to debate the most pressing issues confronting digital health leaders The potential for digital transformation in healthcare has been the focus of several strategies and frameworks outlined by central NHS bodies. It is now seen as a key driver in enabling improved patient outcomes. However, the prospect of a system-wide scale up of digital maturity comes with challenges, at both local and national level. One such challenge stems from a lack of the interoperability needed to support digital transformation. Sponsored by In order to enhance patient care through digital transformation, healthcare providers need to be able to exchange vital patient information between relevant systems and to necessary teams when required. However, many providers are often limited by systems that are unable to share data within a single hospital or wider NHS trust, let alone across an integrated care system or a national database. This is where data standards demonstrate their value. A plan for interoperability By adopting data standards – such as GS1 standards – information can be captured in one format so it can be easily shared and recognised by other systems. […]

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