Digital, Data & AI Better use of digital, data & AI (artificial intelligence) has the potential to support the NHS and social care. These technologies could increase productivity, meet increasing demand and enhance patient outcomes. But healthcare systems face significant challenges in adopting digital and AI solutions to improve patient care. Health Innovation KSS aims to help healthcare systems overcome these challenges. Digital adoption and the NHS Digital adoption is a cornerstone of the NHS’s Long Term Plan to transform health and social care, improve treatment and deliver better care for patients. Healthcare systems however face significant challenges in adopting digital and AI solutions and we aim to address these challenges by focussing on three key areas: Digital and data transformation Workforce capability and capacity building Policy and strategy into action Through strategic partnerships and collaboration with industry leaders, academic institutions, and healthcare providers we enable the development of digital, data & AI innovations, from idea conception through to real world validation, adoption and spread. 1. Digital and data transformation Enabling transformation through technology Our first pillar is all about harnessing the power of data and cutting-edge technology to revolutionise how care is delivered. From AI-driven diagnostics to integrated digital health systems, we want to help reimagine healthcare by turning the promise of technology into reality, ensuring that patients receive the best care possible, anytime, anywhere. 2. Workforce capability and capacity building Empowering healthcare professionals with essential skills A strong healthcare system needs a strong workforce. That’s why our second pillar focuses on upskilling and empowering healthcare professionals to thrive in a rapidly evolving data, digital and AI landscape. 3. Policy and strategy into action Shaping the Future of Healthcare By influencing policy, sharing our insights, and driving the conversation forward, we want to ensure that our region is not just keeping up with the future of healthcare, it’s leading the way. One way we do this in partnership with local systems, is to co-design roundtable discussions to explore digital, data and AI challenges and innovations, with the aim of developing effective and responsible digital and AI integration strategies while fostering a vibrant community of practice. Current programmes 1/2. Secure Data Environment Health Innovation KSS is a programme partner for the Kent, Medway and Sussex Secure Data Environment (KMS SDE) for research which provides a trusted environment for researchers to access non-identifiable health and care data safely and securely for the benefit of patients, citizens and the NHS. Read more 2/2. Digital and Innovation Fellowships We have co-designed Digital and Innovation Fellowships with training packages to help build digital capability and capacity of staff to support integrated care, improve population health outcomes, and ensure that services are sustainable in the long term. Read more Innovation adoption support The Enterprise and Industry team at Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex supports the finding, testing and implementation of health and social care innovations, including digital and AI products, across KSS and through our Network partners across England, by providing Innovator support to industry and working collaboratively with local system leaders to align those innovations with local digital and AI needs and priorities. Find out more News and case studies Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex CEO Appointed as AI and Innovation Professor at University of Surrey School of Medicine Professor Hatim Abdulhussein, CEO of Health Innovation KSS, has been appointed as Honorary Professor of Innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the University of Surrey's School of Medicine. News 11 Oct 2024 More BBC South Today – AI in Healthcare Our CEO, Prof Hatim Abdulhussein spoke to BBC South Today's Katharine Da Costa about AI in Healthcare. Video 14 Aug 2024 More Code Meets Care: Integration of AI and automation in General Practice Health Innovation KSS's recent roundtable on AI and automation in primary care explored what primary care needs from NHSE and ICBs (the system) and innovators to optimise the use of AI and automation. News 22 Jul 2024 More Breaking the silence: Clera Healthcare debuts its technology in a new pilot Clera Healthcare has completed its first pilot at Hobbs rehabilitation centre, which supports NHS and private patients affected by neurological conditions or injury. News 19 Jul 2024 More Independent evaluation finds Metadvice AI is an effective tool for reducing clinician workload in UK Primary Care Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex comissioned Unity Insights, facilitated by the Office of Life Sciences commission, to evaluate the application of the Metadvice artificial intelligence (AI) precision clinical guidance tool within the Ball Tree Surgery in Lancing and Sompting PCN. News 18 Jul 2024 More Health Innovation KSS partners with the Kent, Medway and Sussex Secure Data Environment for research Health Innovation KSS is a programme partner for the Kent, Medway and Sussex Secure Data Environment (KMS SDE) for research. News 17 Jun 2024 More CEO video diary – Episode 2 Hatim shares his highlights from attending the inaugural RAISE Health Symposium at Stanford University, bringing together experts from across industries to discuss AI in health care for thought-provoking panels and discussions. Video 30 May 2024 More Clera Healthcare: Created by clinical entrepreneurs to improve communication with patient families Jonathan Abeles and Alice Appleton are NHS doctors and Co-Founders of Clera Healthcare. Case Study 15 Apr 2024 More Evaluation finds that AI-enhanced patient triage could support primary care Visiba, a company supported by Health Innovation KSS, has published an evaluation assessing the impact of using AI-enabled patient triage in the operational delivery of primary care. News 11 Mar 2024 More How can we help reduce health inequalities through digital inclusion? Kath Sykes explores what the health and care system can do to help digitally include all parts of our population, to enable everyone that could benefit from digital health and care to do so, and reduce the risk of health inequalities as a result. BlogNews 8 Feb 2024 More Fellowships funding call for AI challenges Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex is participating in a fellowships funding call for the Bridging Responsible AI Divides (BRAID) Programme funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. News 13 Nov 2023 More Can Self-Book reduce pressure and increase access in primary care? Evaluating the economics, efficiencies and health inequalities associated with Self-Book technology. News 9 May 2023 More ← → Contact us If you’d like to find out more about our work in data, digital & AI or are interested in collaborating with us, get in touch. Meet the team Get in touch