46: How AI and digital systems are transforming healthcare

<div>Virtual wards, remote monitoring and automation have been adopted at speed during and since Covid. In this episode we hear about the benefits and the lessons learned – and the potential to do much more to benefit both patients and staff.<br> We hear from Jenni West, Innovation Agency Associate Director of Digital Transformation on evaluating the benefits of virtual wards; Sam Hayes, Consultant Physiotherapist at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital on digitising pulmonary rehabilitation services; and Dr Theodora Ephson, Head of Growth at Ufonia Ltd on automating routine cataract appointments using artificial intelligence. Our guests are in conversation with Caroline Kenyon.<br> <br> The episode was recorded at NHS ConfedExpo 2023 following a session in the Innovator Zone Theatre. <br> <br> Find your local AHSN:  <a href="https://www.ahsnnetwork.com/about-us/your-local-ahsn/">https://www.ahsnnetwork.com/about-us/your-local-ahsn/</a><br> <br> Ufonia Ltd: <a href="https://ufonia.com/">https://ufonia.com/</a><br>  <br> <br> </div>