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Optimisation of technology could help overcome NHS Digital Transformation hurdles as financial challenges slow investment , Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology , has revealed .
NHS TRANSFORMATION RELIES ON OPTIMISATION OF TECHNOLOGY , AS FINANCIAL CHALLENGES IMPACT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERS
Philips has released the results of its Future Health Index UK & I report , which highlights that technology is on track to change the way care is delivered . The study of 200 UK healthcare leaders found that most leaders ( 85 %) see automating repetitive tasks as critical to relieving staffing pressures across the NHS , and three quarters ( 76 %) see automation as key to empowering the healthcare workforce to perform at their highest skill .
Lord Darzi ’ s recent review revealed that NHS transformation has been stunted by lack of spending on health assets and
Yet , investment in new medical equipment and technological solutions is difficult amidst financial challenges within the NHS .
Nearly all healthcare leaders are facing economic gaps or financial challenges ( 97 %), and 77 % have faced delayed , limited or no investment in medical equipment and technological solutions . Alongside this , seven in 10 ( 71 %) say that shortages of equipment or staff have led to longer waiting times and delayed access to care .
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