October 2024
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This conference focused on the way forward for digital innovation and the use of data to improve health care in Scotland.
It was an opportunity for stakeholders and policymakers to examine The Scottish Government’s strategies for technology, infrastructure and innovation set out in:
- Greater access, better insight, improved outcomes: a strategy for data-driven care in the digital age - originally published in February 2023, with priorities for 2024/25 outlined in April 2024
- Care in the Digital Age - Scotland’s national digital health and care strategy, with a delivery plan for 2024-25 published in May 2024
The agenda brought out latest thinking on what will be needed if the national data strategy is to be delivered, following delays in delivery of The Scottish Government’s Cloud First strategy.
Delegates examined key issues, priorities and implications for those working in and using health services, and ensuring ethical data use.
Looking at implementation, those attending discussed proposals for developing and putting in place digital infrastructure to enable growth at scale, and providing NHS staff with enhanced data analysis tools.
Delegates considered how Scotland invests in health innovation, priorities for benchmarking value, engaging SMEs and businesses, and what an increased focus on healthcare innovation could mean for economic productivity.
Targeting innovation in digital health and data use to address current challenges within health and care was also discussed. Delegates considered approaches to maximising access to health innovation for all, as well as the way forward for fostering collaboration and engaging citizens and health and social care professionals in the development and integration of digital health and data innovation.
Further sessions discussed priorities for integrating innovation within the National Health Service and the care sector, looking at regulation and the support innovators will need in bringing products to market, and fostering more integrated working between health boards and care and support providers.
All delegates were able to contribute to the output of the conference, which will be shared with parliamentary, ministerial, departmental and regulatory offices. This includes the full proceedings and additional articles submitted by delegates. Those that attended include officials from The Scottish Government; DHSC; DBT; MHRA; OLS; FSS; and DoH, NI.
