Can technology rescue ailing health services?

University of Cambridge

Rory Cellan-Jones talks to Angelique Acquatella, Shan Morgan and Jennifer Dixon about the current status of digital technology adoption in healthcare services, why digital adoption is so slow, and the opportunities for medtech, individuals and the wider economy. In this episode, experts unpack the barriers and facilitators of digital healthcare. Rory, Angelique, Shan and Jennifer explore the impact of med tech on inequalities, and offer solutions to mitigate risks of digital exclusion in healthcare. Provided healthcare systems focus on long-term priorities and agenda, the speakers highlight that technologies could enhance the quality and effectiveness of care. This episode is hosted by Rory Cellan-Jones (former technology correspondent for the BBC), and features guest experts Angelique Acquatella (TSE), Shan Morgan (Bennett Institute), Jennifer Dixon (Health Foundation). Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform Season 3 Episode 2 transcript For more information about the podcast and the work of the institutes, visit our websites at https://www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/ and https://www.iast.fr/. Tweet us with your thoughts at @BennettInst and @IASToulouse. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform - https://podfollow.com/1597966909/episode/ae7574b1f426a63bfc0eccaa49f987e12123f4bd/view Season 3 Episode 2 transcript - https://www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CC-S3E3-Transcript.docx.pdf Our thanks to: Audio production by Steve Hankey Associate production by Stella Erker Visuals by Tiffany Naylor