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The Lord @Darzi report highlights regional variation, underinvestment in technology, and the need for earlier diagnosis, and references @medtechgroup research. The ‘tilt towards technology’ must include a greater role for #medtech mtg.org.uk/nhs-tilt-towards-… @wesstreeting
Specialist #endometriosis centres in Wales are struggling with limited theatre time and lack of dedicated multidisciplinary teams, limiting procedure availability to patients. (1/2) ⬇️
Our report, A System That Learns, calls for research into international women’s health pathways and national oversight of how NICE endometriosis guidance is implemented. (2/2)
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The Medical Technology Group is looking forward to meeting Henrietta Hughes, Patient Safety Commissioner, on Tuesday, 22 September, to discuss her current priorities.
Join the MTG for access to meetings with government stakeholders in the healthcare space ⬇️
On 11 September, members of the Medical Technology Group will meet with @KenanPoleo, Director of the Office for Life Sciences (OLS), to discuss the OLS's priorities following the closure of DSIT and the appointment of a new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. (1/2)
If you would like to attend this and other future meetings with #MedTech stakeholders and organisations, why not consider joining the MTG ➡️ mtg.org.uk/join-the-mtg/ (2/2)
This Wednesday, we are meeting Tom Slater, Director of HealthTech and Advice, and Programme Director, Anastasia Chalkidou, from @NICEComms, for an update on NICE's current programme and delivery priorities.
Become a member of MTG to join these conversations 👇 (1/2)
Click here to find out more about the membership - mtg.org.uk/join-the-mtg/ (2/2)
We'd like to hear from patient organisations and representative groups ⬇️
Take part in our survey for the MTG's Commission on NHS Culture, exploring how the #NHS can become more accountable, collaborative and patient-centred:
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How can ICBs create the conditions for #innovation and what is the big problem in #MedTech implementation no one is talking about?
We sat down with Nigel Edwards, former policy director of the NHS Confederation, to discuss MTG's Commission on #NHS Culture findings. ⬇️
Read the full conversation here ⬇️ mtg.org.uk/if-we-want-to-mak…
The MTG has joined #Substack!
With a number of reports from our Commission on #NHS Culture for Innovation and Technology in the pipeline, we’re keen to get involved with the interesting conversation happening there about the future of #healthcare. ⬇️
Our first post is up. Do subscribe for what we hope will be an intriguing monthly digest at this important time for the NHS and technology ⬇️
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Brillo pads, hammers, chisels, and Dyno-Rod!
We enjoyed hearing @JeremyClarkson's take on the #medtech used to treat his coronary artery condition.
Instead of open heart surgery, a minimally invasive stent procedure was performed⬇️
The MTG’s new report found that #gynaecology has some of the starkest gaps in data collection, pathway adherence and accountability across the #NHS.
We spoke to Judy Birch of the @ppsnuk to illustrate what this systemic issue looks like for patients across the country. ⬇️
