New whitepaper on NHS EPR investments by Healthcare Innovation Consortium

We’re past the “go-live” victory laps. The real NHS digital frontier is extracting value from the EPR we already have — and doing it in a way that’s measurable, equitable, and resilient. I’ve just read Making every pound count — Lessons from the EPR ecosystem, and it nails where the wins will come from in 2025–28 Healthcare Innovation Consortium Rhiannon Hoyes Hadleigh Stollar ->Value is designed, not discovered. Baselines, counterfactuals, and benefits tracking from day one. ->Workflows over widgets. Interop + standardised pathways beat yet another app every time. ->Patient empowerment that reduces DNAs — without widening inequality. ->Equity needs to be a KPI, not an afterthought. ->Legacy retirement funds optimisation. Shrink the estate, cut cyber risk, recycle savings into frontline change. ->Cloud with a spine. Hybrid where needed, FinOps discipline, zero-trust resilience. ->“Open by default” procurement. Enforce FHIR/SNOMED, bulk exports, eventing — in contracts. EPRs must evolve beyond compliance platforms into value-generating ecosystems. That means intelligent, privacy-safe activation of de-identified clinical and behavioural data powering relevant, evidence-based engagement and insights for every stakeholder in the care pathway. Think: modular add-ons and marketplaces, shared-savings pricing, analytics as a service, AI copilots, and contextual communication layers that turn each interaction into measurable impact. When digital maturity creates its own economic flywheel, every pound truly counts. If you are an EPR and looking to connect, DM me to learn how are we empowering EPRs with more value. #NHS #DigitalHealth #EPR #Interoperability #BenefitsRealisation #HealthTech #UKHealthcare

How can the NHS make every digital pound count? Discover Making Every Pound Count: Lessons from the EPR Ecosystem, a new whitepaper from the EPR Network exploring how NHS organisations can extract greater value from their EPR and wider digital investments. Featuring real-world insights from NHS Trusts, technology partners, and service providers, the paper outlines nine practical drivers for success from interoperability and legacy system retirement to workflow optimisation and benefits realisation. Read the whitepaper and learn how to turn digital transformation into measurable value. With thanks to Healthcare Innovation Consortium, who authored the paper with contributions from EPR Network partners: Altera Digital Health, BridgeHead Software, CLEO Systems, Dedalus, Integrella, and System C. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eybp2VdE #EPRNetwork #DigitalHealth #NHS #Interoperability #HealthIT #EPR #HealthcareInnovation

While some #organizations are just learning about the New Horizons for #Seniors Program, others are already planning their strategy for the next funding cycle. The numbers tell a compelling story: 👉 $57M invested in 2018–2019 👉 $61.9M announced for 2023–2024 👉 Nearly 20 pan-Canadian projects selected 👉 $1–5M per project over 4–5 years But the real story is in what's changing. The #federal government has raised the innovation bar significantly. Today's successful applications demonstrate: ✓ Technological integration (not technological dabbling) ✓ Real cross-sector partnerships (not siloed approaches) ✓ Measurable outcomes (not hopeful projections) ✓ Collective impact (not individual initiatives) For #medical organizations competing for these funds, connected health technology has shifted from “differentiator” to “table stakes.” Remote monitoring, #telemedicine, and virtual #hospitalization aren't bonus points in an application anymore — they're baseline expectations for demonstrating innovation. The next NHSP cycle opens in 4–5 years. The competitive applications are being developed now, not three weeks before the deadline. Where does your organization stand? Build your competitive advantage: info@securmedic.com

AA Strategy Future-Proofing Healthcare: In the role of Critical Infrastructure In today’s healthcare landscape, connectivity is care. From real-time patient monitoring to emergency response coordination, reliable communication infrastructure is no longer optional—it’s critical. Healthcare systems like Stanford Healthcare are leading the way by investing in resilient infrastructure to ensure seamless wireless coverage, even in the most complex environments to enhance cellular and emergency communication, enabling clinicians, patients, and first responders to stay connected when it matters most. At AA Strategy, we’re proud to partner with Stanford Healthcare to design and future-proof their critical infrastructure. Through our expert RF advisory and engineering services, we’re helping Stanford build systems that are not only robust today but adaptable for tomorrow’s technologies. Our mission is to empower healthcare institutions with infrastructure that supports innovation, safety, and operational excellence. If your organization is exploring ways to strengthen its connectivity and infrastructure, let’s talk. The future of healthcare depends on it.

Our recent publication, Deloitte's Life Sciences and Healthcare Predictions 2030, envisions a future where individuals are empowered to manage their own health, with technology playing a central role in delivering the predictions and providing more accessible, personalised care. Realising this vision necessitates a radical shift in the core technology architecture that supports today’s healthcare and life sciences organisations. Our blog this week, is authored by our colleagues John Ford and Rahul Paranjape and explores two of our ten predictions, 'The rise of a dynamic consumer health market' and 'Realising the potential of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)'. Its focus is on the technology shifts and technology building blocks that life sciences leaders will need to implement to realise the predictions. Colin Terry, Hanno Ronte, Angela Bowden, Heena Dodhia, Emily May, James Gregson, Ryan Obeid, Kieran Connell, Audrey T. Tom Wilmott

The UK’s commitment of $29B for NHS digital transformation isn’t just headline news: it’s a clear signal for US healthcare leaders to act. Here’s what the NHS investment tells us about tech priorities for the American healthcare landscape: • Data-driven care: Focus funds toward interoperable, secure digital record systems and actionable analytics. • Modern workplaces: Support clinicians with digital tools, mobile access, and smart scheduling to cut inefficiencies. • Patient empowerment: Make healthcare journeys digital with accessible portals, self-service registration, and real-time information. • Resilient infrastructure: Prioritize cybersecurity and reliable connectivity for seamless care delivery. At HealthPath Solutions, we help US healthcare leaders map out digital transformation strategies: bridging operational gaps and driving innovation across medical billing and technology. How are you reimagining your tech roadmap? #HealthPathSolutions #DigitalTransformation #HealthcareLeadership #Innovation https://lnkd.in/gq2zxSQr

The healthcare industry is at a crossroads. The Kaiser strike brings to light our workforce crisis, while HLTH 2025 reveals the promise of technology solutions. It's time to stop keeping brilliant solutions in silos and start collaborating to solve healthcare challenges. Discover more insights on integration here: https://wix.to/9VYfALf

Unpopular opinion: Healthcare organizations don’t have technology problems. They have governance problems disguised as technology problems. Tools fail when no one owns them. Systems break when no one maintains them. Risk increases when decisions are made in a vacuum. That’s why we built our VTE (Virtual Technology Executive) solution- not to “advise,” but to lead. Healthcare deserves strategy, not break/fix. https://hubs.ly/Q03RnBx10 This is how we drive healthcare forward.

Every health system leader I speak with is facing the same tension: how to innovate faster without disrupting the care teams who rely on existing systems every day. Maybe the answer isn’t about adding more technology but about connecting the right tools in smarter ways. This new white paper looks at how open, connected systems are helping organizations remove integration barriers, accelerate innovation, and make technology feel seamless again. It’s an important read for anyone navigating the balance between stability and progress in healthcare. 🔗 Check it out here: https://hubs.la/Q03Qsb_h0

🚨 The NHS EPR rollout is (mostly) done, now what? With the Frontline Digitisation Programme wrapping up, almost every acute trust in England now has an Electronic Patient Record (EPR). But here’s the catch: most are barely scratching the surface of what these systems can actually do. 🔍 What’s next? The focus is shifting from installing EPRs to actually using them properly. That means: Making systems talk to each other Embedding EPRs into real clinical workflows Integrating with national platforms like the NHS App and a single patient record 💡 Big opportunities for suppliers: Middleware & integration tools AI features (think ambient voice, automation) Patient engagement tech Change management & training support With funding models changing and trusts under pressure to deliver ROI, tech that’s fast, flexible, and easy to embed will win. If you would like names of the FOUR other trusts who will NOT have an EPR by March 2026, and more information on this topic, book a consultation with me: https://lnkd.in/ezJz_DRk #HealthTech #NHS #EPR #AI #Interoperability #NHSApp #DigitalTransformation