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Episodes
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
In the final Unplugged of 2022, Digital Health CEO and editor-in-chief Jon Hoeksma hosts a bumper special episode to review the past 12 months in the sector.
Hoeksma is joined by the three chairs of the Networks Advisory Panels – CCIO Chair James Reed, CIO Chair Lisa Emery and CNIO Chair Sarah Hanbridge – as well as Marcus Baw, portfolio GP and clinical informatics and GP IT consultant, and Joe McDonald, retired NHS psychiatrist and peripatetic medical director at Sleepstation, SARD JV, Ethical Healthcare Consulting and Parsek Health.
They each discuss their personal Digital Health highlights of 2022, the most overhyped things this year in the sector, the lowlights and things they would leave behind and 2023 ambitions, plus plenty more.
Thank you to everyone who has listened to Digital Health Unplugged this year, we hope you have enjoyed the episodes and we look forward to more podcasts in 2023!
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Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
The news team gather in person for the latest episode of Unplugged as they discuss the ongoing Advanced cyber-attack story and the current lack of national policy around cyber defence.
Junior news reporter Jordan Sollof hosts and is joined by editor Hannah Crouch and Digital Health’s CEO and editor-in-chief Jon Hoeksma.
The trio discuss the entire Advanced cyber-attack saga from when the news first broke in early August up until Jon’s most recent stories in October, one of which revealed that client data had been exfiltrated in the attack.
The other highlighted that the NHS is struggling to recover electronic patient records (EPRs) for a group of 12 mental health trusts following the cyber security attack.
The news team then debate whether cyber security is taken seriously enough in the NHS and why there is a lack of movement on national policy.
*This episode was recorded on Tuesday 18 October 2022 and therefore some of the discussion may now seem outdated as the UK has since changed prime minister and health secretary.*
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
The next episode of Digital Health Unplugged takes a look at how a shared domain can impact an Integrated Care System (ICS).
Brought to you in partnership with Oracle Cerner, the episode features James Bird (chief nurse information officer at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust) and Nicholas Ferran (chief clinical information officer at London North West Healthcare NHS Trust).
The pair discuss the impact of a shared domain at an ICS level, reveal insights into the collaboration between trusts and outline the governance structures.
During this podcast, both Bird and Ferran also share lessons learned and discuss what other organisations can learn from and apply to their vision and strategies.
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
The first part of our Unplugged podcast series which features some of our 35 under 35 bursary scheme members features Sana Shah, Matthew Lee and Emma Arrowsmith.
The trio discuss the success of this year’s Digital Health Summer Schools and in particular the 35 under 35 session before explaining their aims and ambitions whilst part of the bursary programme and the importance of there being a clear pathway for young people who aspire to have a career in the UK health informatics and digital health sector.
Lastly, they give their best words of wisdom and advice to anyone thinking of applying for a place in a future 35 under 35 scheme or something similar.
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
IT and data in primary care is the topic of the next episode of the Unplugged Podcast as we speak to a digitally-minded GP.
Joining Digital Health News’ editor Hannah Crouch on this episode is Dr Hussain Gandhi, or as some of you may know him on Twitter as Dr Gandalf, the Digital and Tech GP.
The pair discuss a range of recent programmes and strategies such as the GP Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) and the Goldacre Review.
Dr Gandhi also reveals what digital changes he would like introduced.
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
The three chairs of the Networks Advisory Panels are the latest guests to join Jordan Sollof on an episode of Digital Health Unplugged.
Ahead of Digital Health Summer Schools 2022, CCIO Chair James Reed, CIO Chair Lisa Emery and CNIO Chair Sarah Hanbridge discuss the purpose and importance of the advisory panels and their roles as chairs. They also share what they think are the main topics in their areas at the moment and what their ambitions are over the next year.
The trio then give their thoughts on the current direction of policy and what one thing they would say to national leaders, before looking ahead to Summer School, which returns to an in-person event for the first time since 2019.
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
The Unplugged news team debrief podcast is back – with a new face added to the line-up.
Regular listeners to Digital Health Unplugged will know that junior reporter, Jordan Sollof, took over as the host of our podcast but this time round he appears as a panellist for the news team debrief.
He is joined by host and editor Hannah Crouch and Digital Health’s CEO and editor-in-chief, Jon Hoeksma.
The trio discuss electronic patient records (EPRs) and what the next steps are going to be, as well as the rumours surrounding levelling up and converging of EPRs and a recent Digital Health feature which suggested that 25 of the least digitally mature NHS trusts are to be prioritised for future investment in electronic patient records as trusts are expected to be at the HIMSS Level 5 stage.
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Following a successful Digital Health Rewired, Jordan Sollof chats to Dr Rachael Grimaldi, co-founder and CEO of Pitchfest 2022 champions CardMedic, in the latest episode of Digital Health Unplugged.
Grimaldi talks about how and why she founded CardMedic with her husband Tim in the height of the pandemic, their journey with the company so far and the achievements and success they have enjoyed to date.
She then talks about her experience of this year’s Rewired Pitchfest, including what it was like to present online and then in person, how it feels to be the winner and what impact it will have on CardMedic moving forward.
Finally, Grimaldi sets out the short-term and long-term ambitions for the company and their ultimate goal, before giving some top tips and best advice for any start-ups thinking of applying for next year’s Pitchfest.
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Joining Jordan Sollof on the latest episode of Digital Health Unplugged is Edward St John, consultant breast surgeon and co-founder and chief medical officer of Concentric Health.
St John discusses the origins of Concentric Health, how his path led to starting-up the company with Dr Dafydd Loughran and their early achievements in the first few years of their journey.
He also explains the positive impact of Rewired Pitchfest, after Concentric Health took part in the 2021 competition and reached the final stage and highlights how the experience for the company has opened new doors and opportunities.
Lastly, St John talks post-Pitchfest, including receiving various investments, looks ahead to what Concentric Health want to achieve in the future and encourages start-ups to apply for Pitchfest next year.
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Host Jordan Sollof is joined by Saffron Cordery, deputy chief executive at NHS Providers, in this week's episode of Digital Health Unplugged.
Cordery discusses the huge success so far of NHS Providers' Digital Boards Programme and looks back on a challenging time for the team during the pandemic.
The deputy chief executive also looks ahead to her speaker session at Digital Health Rewired 2022 on the Digital Transformation Stage, along with chairing the Digital Boards Panel on the National Policy Stage.
Lastly, Cordery explains how digital and technology can help tackle health inequalities across the UK and looks ahead to what NHS Providers still have to achieve in the coming months and years.